Words + Definitions Flashcards
Democracy
A government in which citizens have the power to make political decisions
Republic
A form of government in which the people elect representatives to run the government
Constitution
A written plan of government
Amendment
A change or improvement
Individual Rights
Freedoms protected by law and the right of all citizens to decide how to live their lives
Federalism
The distribution of power in a government between a central government and local governments, such as states
Rule of Law
The principle that the law applies to everyone equally
Popular Sovereignty
The idea that the power of government comes from the consent of the people
Preamble
The introduction to the Constitution of the United States of America
Common Good
The good, or benefit, of all
Citizen
A person born into a country or chooses to become a member of a country by law
Civic Responsibilities
Duties related to being a citizen
Ratify
To approve
