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- 3. of Law Regulations/procedures in a democratic society must be obeyed by all – even the elected officials that make the regulations and procedures.
- 4. Process of the Law Individual rights to life, liberty and property are protected by a guarantee that proper procedures will be followed to monitor how a person is accused and/or convicted of a crime.
- 7. Rights It is the job of the government in a democratic society to protect these basic rights.
- 10. Sovereignty – When the government’s power comes from the consent of the people; if the government goes against the will of the people, then they have the right to change the government
- 11. – A change or addition to a law
- 13. Branch – The part of a government that interprets laws
- 17. – A set of rules outlining what a government can and cannot do
- 19. of the Minority In democratic societies, the rights of the “smaller group” are protected.
- 20. Branch – The part of a government that enforces laws
- 24. Government A government in which representatives are elected by the people and the elected representatives govern for the people.
- 29. Rule When the bulk of a group wants something to happen – it does.
- 33. Branch – The part of a government that makes laws
- 34. “rule by the people”; a form of government in which all citizens exercise political power, either directly or indirectly through their elected representatives.
- 37. – A person who supported Federalism and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
- 38. – A person who was against the adoption of the U.S. Constitution
- 39. virtue The idea that a citizen needs to put the common good/welfare of the community before his own wants; care for the community as a whole; the individual’s actions affect the whole community.
- 40. of Religion The right to choose religion and to engage in worship without interference.
- 41. The transfer of power is accomplished through orderly and peaceful means. Citizens select government representatives.
- 42. – A deal between two groups in which both sides give up some things they want
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- 1. – A document’s introduction that states its purpose
- 2. Selected people from each state who choose the President
- 5. – A meeting where people gather together for a common purpose
- 6. accuse a federal official of wrongdoing
- 8. – To officially approve something
- 9. good/welfare This is what is best for the community as a whole.
- 12. Government – When a government’s power is restricted by laws in order to protect individual rights and liberties; these laws are written in a constitution
- 14. of Representatives-Lower house of Congress; proportional representation
- 15. branch that enforced the laws; the President is the head of this branch
- 16. Liberty, & Property The idea that governments should protect fundamental rights and they should not be taken from people without due process of law.
- 18. Contract Democratic societies are founded on an agreement. The people agree to give up total/absolute freedom and in return, the government’s goal is to protect the basic/natural rights of the people (life, liberty and property).
- 19. – A form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials
- 21. The law does not discriminate on the bases of unreasonable and unfair criteria such as race, ethnicity, religion or political beliefs.
- 22. Upper house of Congress; each state has two members
- 23. An official of the Supreme Court
- 25. – When power is shared by the national and state governments
- 26. and Balances – Each branch of government can “check,” or limit, the power of the other branches
- 27. of Rights – The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution; it includes a list of citizens’ freedoms and rights as well as the limits of the government’s power
- 28. of Powers – The government is divided into branches. Each branch has separate and independent powers
- 30. – A section of a legal document or agreement
- 31. Benefits and burdens are distributed in society; fair and proper responses are made to correct wrongs.
- 32. – The amount of time a position can be held; for example, a presidential term
- 34. Representative
- 35. to Privacy Democracies recognize and protect the people from unfair and unreasonable intrusions by the government.
- 36. The legislative branch; includes both the Senate and the House of Representatives