Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What does democracy mean (2 words)
A
Demos - People
Kratos - Government
2
Q
What 2 ancient civilizations did our democracy come from
A
Ancient Greece and Rome
3
Q
2 out of the 5 characteristics of democracy
A
Majority rule; liberty
4
Q
What were the 2 issues faced by the framers of the constitution
A
How to apply democratic ideas to the american government, and how to make it work over a vast territory
5
Q
What does the constitution limit
A
Power (Of the government)
6
Q
The 3 branches of the government
A
Judicial, executive, legislative
7
Q
What 2 levels does the power in the federal government go to
A
The people and the government
