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The Origins of Democracy
unit 1
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History
10th Grade
08/28/2017

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Democracy

 

because of Democracy we can vote.

Definition
A form of government in which the supreme authority rests with the people
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Direct Democracy

 

Direct Democracy lets me vote on which rule i want.

Definition

A form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives

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Indirect Democracy

 

because of Indirect Democracy i need to vote for people like representatives

Definition
small group of persons chosen by the people act as representatives of the population
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Autocracy

 

the government is Autocracy and now i don't have a say in the matter.

 

 

Definition
a system of government by one person with absolute power.
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Monarchy

 

my government has a king because of Monarchy

Definition
A government ruled by a king or queen
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Absolute Monarchy

 

Absolute Monarchy has all the power and now i cant do anything.

 

Definition
ruled by one king and queen that has absolute power and is not restricted by law or customs.
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Constitutional Monarchy

 

i love Constitutional Monarchy because god is the number one man that has all the power.

 

Definition
ruled by king and queen and is restricted by law or customs.
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Dictatorship

 

Dictatorship is not letting have a say in this matter.

 

Definition
A form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.
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Oligarchy

 

my family is apart and is a Oligarchy.

 

Definition
A government ruled by a few powerful people
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Aristocratic

 

the people has some of the power because of Aristocratic

Definition
A government in which power is in the hands of a hereditary ruling class or nobility
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Theocratic

 

Theocratic is the only real government because god the the absolute power.

Definition
A government ruled by or subject to religious authority.
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Military

 

our military will always protect us.

Definition
to protect citizens
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Anarchy

 

i think the students in this class is going to rice up to an anarchy.

Definition
a lack of government and law; confusion, chaos
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declaration of independence

 

 

Who wrote it?

Definition
a committee of five
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what is the declaration of independence about 

 

Definition
that the United colonies are and of right to be free and independent state.
Term
when was the declaration of independence adopted
Definition
July 4, 1776
Term
when was the declaration of independence sighed
Definition
August 2, 1776
Term
when was the declaration of independence lasted sighed
Definition
November 4, 1776
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where was the declaration of independence written
Definition
in Philadelphia
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why was the declaration of independence written
Definition
so the colones and people can have independents and freedom
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The Constitution

 

 

Who wrote the Constitution?

 

Definition

James Madison

 

Term

What is the Constitution about?

 

Definition
established America's national government and fundamental laws
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When was the Constitution adopted?

 

Definition

September 17, 1787

 

Term

Where was the Constitution written?

 

Definition
Philadelphia
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The Bill of Rights

 

When were the bill of rights added to the Constitution?

Definition
December 15, 1791
Term
#1 amendment
Definition
people has the freedom of speech and the press
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#2 amendment
Definition
the right to have a weapon
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#3 amendment
Definition
in time of peace a solder will not be provided with housing or shelter with out the consent of the owner.
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#4 amendment
Definition
will be protected from unreasonable searches
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#5 amendment
Definition
protection of rights to life, liberty, and property
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#6 amendment
Definition
the criminal will have a speedy and public trial by not favoring one party
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#7 amendment
Definition
right in civil cases the right of trial by jury shall be preserved.
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#8 amendment
Definition
no cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
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#9 amendment
Definition
other rights are kept by the people
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#10 amendment
Definition
the power is divided between the state and the people
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