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The Origins of Democracy Study Guide
Democracy
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History
10th Grade
01/24/2017

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1. Democracy
Definition
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
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2. Direct Democracy
Definition
the people decide
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3. Indirect democracy
Definition
the people elect representatives.
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4. Autocracy
Definition
a system of government by one person with absolute power.
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5.Monarchy
Definition
where their is a king or queen to rule.
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6. Absolute Monarchy
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the king or queen rules without any limitations.
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7.Constitutional Monarchy
Definition
acts the head of state within the perimeters.
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8. Dictatorship
Definition
very controlling and has the power to do what he wants. Takes his power.
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9.Aristocratic Dictatorship
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an elite family or noblemen can rule.
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10.Theocratic Dictatorship
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they believe in god or a higher power.
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11. Anarchy
Definition
Absolutely no rules or form of government.
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12. Who wrote the DOI?
Definition
the committee of 5
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13. What is the DOI about?
Definition
our independence and freedom as Americans.
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14. When was the DOI adopted?
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july 6th 1776
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15. When was the DOI 1st signed?
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july 4th
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16. When was the DOI last signed?
Definition
aug. 2nd
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17. Where was the DOI written?
Definition
Philadelphia
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18. Why was the DOI written?
Definition
to let the Americans have the right and their Independence
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19. Who wrote the Constitution?
Definition
James madison
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20. What is the Constitution about?
Definition
to establish Americas nation and fundamental laws.
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21. When was the Constitution adopted?
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September 17, 1787
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22. Where was the Constitution written?
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Philadelphia
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23. When were the BOR added to the Constitution?
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December 15, 1791
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24. #1:
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freedom of speech, press, religion,, assembly, petition.
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25. #2:
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the right to bear arms.
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26. #3:
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no quartering of soldiers without permission during peace time.
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27. #4:
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no illegal search or seizure.
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28. #5:
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no double jeopardy; no self-incrimination cannot be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
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29. #6:
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right to a speedy trial free counsel.
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30. #7:
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fair trial by jury in civil cases.
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31. #8:
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no excessive bail; no cruel and unusual punishment.
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32. #9:
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have other rights not listed in the constitution.
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33. #10:
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starts to assume powers not delegated to the federal governemtn
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