US History Briana Foo Flashcards
what is a democrasy
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
why is a goverment inportant
it keeps everyone in line and in order
what does democracy do
According to American political scientist Larry Diamond, democracy consists of four key elements: a political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and fair elections;
what is a goverment
the governing body of a nation, state, or community.
what type of goverment does the US have
The Constitution establishes a federal democratic republic form of government. That is, we have an indivisible union of 50 sovereign States. It is a democracy because people govern themselves. It is representative because people choose elected officials by free and secret ballot.
