The Foundations of Democracy...So Far

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Across
  1. 3. Thought a direct democracy was best
  2. 5. Support of a strong central government sharing power with the states
  3. 8. Theory that the government is dominated by wealthy capitalists
  4. 9. When the people vote for representatives and can be in the government
  5. 10. Group of similar individuals that go against the common good
  6. 12. Thinker who supported separation of powers into three branches
  7. 13. Society's belief that the leader has the right to rule
  8. 15. Ability to get people to to things
  9. 17. Support for stronger state governments and a weaker central government
  10. 19. The right to rule
  11. 20. System of appointed officials that carry out laws and policies
Down
  1. 1. Theory that having many small groups competing for power encourages compromise and balances power
  2. 2. Belief that the government is for the people, by the people, of the people
  3. 4. Form of government advocated for by Brutus
  4. 6. Agreement for people to give up some rights for the government to protect natural rights
  5. 7. Theory that holds that government is controlled by a small group that is not elected
  6. 11. Thinker who came up with the idea of a social contract, but did not think people should revolt
  7. 14. Rights that cannot be taken away by any government
  8. 16. Form of government advocated for by Fed 10
  9. 18. Thinker who thought natural right should never be given up and that only property owners and businessmen should vote