Democracy Flashcards
Democracy
Form of government where the citizens vote for leadership. Majority rules
Direct democracy
People directly vote on all laws and affairs of the nation state
Indirect/limited democracy?
Democracy where elected representative makes decisions on behalf of the people
Constitutional democracy>
Democracy where a constitution or contract limits the power of the elected rep and explains the roles of leaders in a gov
Roots of colonial american political culture
Magna Carta, British constitutional monarchy, executive monarch, parliament (legislature), house of lords, house of commons
Spain and Absolute monarchies?
Religion= Catholic
Colonial rule= Viceroyalty
STRICT CONTROL
France and Absolute monarchies?
Religion= Catholic
Colonial Rule= under strict control of French Monarch
New Netherland
Dutch created colony in New York
New Netherland and Dutch had diversity
Salutatory Neglect?
- developed by the British
- Allowed colonists to create local laws and taxes in colonial assemblies.