Gov. 26.9.23 (35-79) Flashcards
Definition of US gov
republican in structure, democratic in principle
Our constitution requires that..
the states within hold to a republic-form of government
3 countries that claim to be a republic but don’t uphold those standards
china, north korea, russia/ussr
The central gov. rests on the consent of the governed and creates lower administrations and can dissolve them when deemed necessary
unitary gov
Regional governments restrain the central govs power
confederate gov.
ex. EU, Confederate states in USA
Parlimentary elections depend on…
the popularity of the majority party
What are the 3 branches of gov. in USA
the legislative, judicial, and executive branch
Bicameral
having or consisting of two legislative branches
Demagogue
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to emotion rather than by using rational argument.
What’s a tribune’s job
break anyone out that was facing unjustice and protector of rights
The constitution limits…
the government and the governed
Communist nations redefine the word “democratic”
in an economic sense
Two types of majorities in Democratic Republics
popular + representative
Fatal flaw of Articles of Confederation
unanimous vote
Two cornerstones of Jefferson’s views on equality
equality of justice, equality of franchise
