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- 6. A person who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, fearing that a strong central government would threaten individual liberties and states' rights. Antifederalists advocated for a Bill of Rights to protect personal freedoms.
- 7. An agreement between two or more parties in which each side makes concessions to reach a mutually acceptable solution. In politics, compromises are often necessary to pass legislation or resolve conflicts.
- 11. Rights Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, such as the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These rights are considered universal and inalienable.
- 12. A form of democracy where the people directly participate in decision-making and lawmaking, rather than electing representatives to do so. Examples include referendums or popular votes.
- 13. The official approval or confirmation of a treaty, agreement, or constitution by the appropriate governing body. For example, the U.S. Constitution was ratified by the states.
- 14. A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or organization is governed. It outlines the structure of government and the rights and responsibilities of its citizens.
- 15. A ruler, usually a king or queen, who holds power by hereditary right. Monarchies can be absolute, where the monarch has nearly complete control, or constitutional, where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution or laws.
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- 1. A form of democracy where citizens elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf. Most modern democracies, such as the United States, are representative democracies.
- 2. A union of sovereign states, where the central authority is limited, and the individual states retain most of their powers. Confederations typically have a loose, decentralized structure.
- 3. A political system where the head of state is not a monarch, and officials are elected by citizens. In a republic, the people or their representatives hold the ultimate authority, and laws apply equally to all.
- 4. A legislative body, often found in parliamentary systems, that makes laws, represents the electorate, and oversees the government. In some countries, it has two houses (e.g., the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the UK).
- 5. A person who supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and favored a strong central government. Federalists believed in a balance between national and state powers but emphasized the need for a robust national government.
- 8. The authority of a state to govern itself without interference from outside powers. It refers to the supreme power or authority over a territory and its people.
- 9. A system of government where the power lies with the people, who can vote to make decisions or elect representatives. It emphasizes the participation of citizens in decision-making processes.
- 10. A system of government where power is divided between a central (national) government and regional (state or provincial) governments. Each level of government has its own responsibilities and powers.
- 12. A ruler who has absolute power and authority over a country, often obtained and maintained by force. Dictators typically rule without the consent of the governed and may suppress opposition.