Government Unit 1

Form of government where those who rule cannot be held responsible to the will of the people.

A form of government in which the executive branch is made up of the prime minister, or premier, and the official’s cabinet; this branch is part of the legislature.

A form of government in which the executive and legislative branches of government are seperate, independent, and coequal.

A form of government where the supreme authority rests with the people

A form of government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed group of elites

the belief that God grants authority to a government

2 ways to propose and 2 ways to ratify

These people believe that the constitution is open to interpretation and can be stretched a bit

These people believe that the constitution must be followed exactly by the letter

legal authority is legitimate because laws, rules, norms, and procedures are respected and obeyed because they are laws, rules, norms, and procedures.

Based on the charisma of the leader, who shows that he possesses the right to lead by virtue of magical powers, prophecies, heroism, etc.

Derives from societal custom and habit that emphasize the history of the authority of tradition.

Plan of government adopted by the continental congress after the American revolution. Established a firm league of friendship among the states but allowed few important powers to the central government.

the body of fundamental laws setting out the principals, structures, and processes of a government

3rd premise of American Democracy

4th premise of American Democracy

1st premise of American Democracy

held in NY, set a lot of precedents

First 10 amendments, given to appease the anti-federalists

Biggest signature on the Declaration. Of Independence

The idea that people agreed with one another to create a state in which they would give up as much power to the state as needed to promote the safety and well-being of all

Agreement during constitutional convention by Roger Sherman that congress should be composed of a Senate in which states would be represented equally, and a House in which representation would be based on a states population.

Plan presented by Edmund Randolph and the constitutional convention that called for a bicameral legislature in which each states membership be determined by population.

Plan presented by William Paterson at the constitutional convention that called for a unicameral legislature in which every state be equally represented.

Freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly

Right to bear arms

No quartering of soldiers

No unreasonable search or arrest

Rights of the accused: grand jury, double jeopardy, due process of law

Rights in criminal cases: speedy and fair trial

Trial by jury in civil cases

No excessive bail or cruel punishment

People retain rights not listed in constitution

Power to given to the federal government is given to the people or states

Individuals cannot sue a state in federal courts

Electoral college must cast seperate ballots for President and VP

Abolished slavery

All persons born or naturalized in the US enjoy full rights

States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color

Income tax amendment

Provides for popular elections of US senators

Prohibition

Woman suffrage

Moved inauguration from March 4th to January 3rd

Repealed prohibition

No person can serve more than two terms as president

Presidential vote for DC residents

Anti-poll tax

Ailing president can pass duties of office to VP

18 year olds can vote

Congress can’t vote to give themselves raises until another election