Chapter 2 Terms Flashcards
Type of government system where the national government has little or no power
Confederacy
They first practiced democracy
Greeks
Legislative, judicial, and executive branches
Three branches of government
This official is the head of a parliamentary government
Prime minister
This is the highest court in the United States
Supreme Court
These are powers given to the national government by the Constitution that define the limits of its authority
Delegated powers
The chief executive officer of the United States
President
“Government by the people”
Democracy
This document marked the beginning of a democratic government in England
English Bill of Rights
In the US, originally, this was the only body at the national level that was elected by direct popular vote
House of Representatives
This governmental system allows for public participation
Popular governments
This is the heart of American government
Constitution
The candidate who gets the highest percentage of votes wins the election even if he did not receive a majority of the votes cast
Majority Plurality representation
The president of the United States is elected by this body
Electoral college
Under this system the majority party selects the person to head the government
Parliamentary system
