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- 4. The rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals, often by law or constitution.
- 5. The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.
- 7. The supreme power or authority over a territory or state. An example of this is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- 11. The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law, a principle that everyone is subject to the law.
- 12. Written slander that harms a person's reputation.
- 17. A political entity where a distinct nation and government coincide. An example is Japan
- 19. An economic system where the government controls the production and distribution of goods and services.
- 24. A principle where the decision of the greater number prevails.
- 26. North Korea’s leader used this form of government. A government led by a single ruler with absolute power.
- 28. The Queen of England used this type of government. A form of government headed by a king or queen.
- 34. A judicial system that operates free from influence by other branches of government.
- 36. Basic rights and freedoms guaranteed by law or the constitution.
- 38. An economic system where decisions about production and consumption are made by individuals or the market.
- 39. Rights granted to individuals for equality and protection from discrimination.
- 40. The type of government the US has. A system of government where power is vested in the people, typically through elected representatives.
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- 1. Government action that prohibits speech or expression before it occurs.
- 2. Good A park is an example of this. A benefit or service that is available to all members of a society.
- 3. refers to the act of making a false spoken statement about someone that damaged their reputation.
- 6. Control or influence over others. The ability to influence or control the behavior of people and events.
- 8. This was founded 5,000 years ago. The system or group of people governing an organized community.
- 9. What gives authority its rightful power. The recognized right to rule or exercise authority.
- 10. A system where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
- 13. A guidline that divides governmental authority into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
- 14. The act of exposing oneself to prosecution by making a statement.
- 15. A broader understanding of the Constitution, allowing flexibility in applying its principles.
- 16. An established organization or practice in society or government. Examples include schools and hospital
- 18. The power of courts to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional.
- 20. A legislative body of government, typically in a democracy. UK’s lawmaking body
- 21. The branches of the U.S. use this system to maintain balanced power. A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
- 22. The United States, Germany and some others use this system. Systems of government in which power is divided between a central authority and regional units.
- 23. A political system in which legal limits are placed on governmental power.
- 25. The belief in limiting governmental power by a constitution.
- 27. A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, not governed by a monarch.
- 29. A form of government in which power resides with elected officials rather than a monarch. France uses this type of government.
- 30. The power to give order or make decisions. The legitimate power to enforce laws or make decisions.
- 31. The understanding of the Constitution based on its literal wording.
- 32. The process by which certain protections in the Bill of Rights are applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. For example the first amendment was only applied to the federal government. However through the process of incorporation the U.S. Supreme court decided also apply to state governments
- 33. An economic system based on customs, traditions, and historical precedent.
- 35. This often ensures fair treatment and protection of individual rights. The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
- 37. Activities associated with governance or the process of making decisions. An example of this can be voting