Democracy Flashcards

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Democracy

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Form of government where the citizens vote for leadership. Majority rules

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Direct democracy

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People directly vote on all laws and affairs of the nation state

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Indirect/limited democracy?

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Democracy where elected representative makes decisions on behalf of the people

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Constitutional democracy>

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Democracy where a constitution or contract limits the power of the elected rep and explains the roles of leaders in a gov

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Roots of colonial american political culture

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Magna Carta, British constitutional monarchy, executive monarch, parliament (legislature), house of lords, house of commons

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Spain and Absolute monarchies?

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Religion= Catholic
Colonial rule= Viceroyalty
STRICT CONTROL

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France and Absolute monarchies?

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Religion= Catholic

Colonial Rule= under strict control of French Monarch

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New Netherland

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Dutch created colony in New York

New Netherland and Dutch had diversity

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Salutatory Neglect?

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  • developed by the British

- Allowed colonists to create local laws and taxes in colonial assemblies.

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