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Anarchy:
He had found their idea of liberty to be anarchy, their native policy to be slavery, and their republic to be a sham.
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Definition : A state of disorder due to absence or non recognition of authority.
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Aristocracy
New houses rise into importance; a new commercial aristocracy is formed.
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Definition: Upper class or those holding heredity titles or offices
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Autocracy
In some islands hereditary autocracy prevailed; in others the government was elective |
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Definition:A country,state,or society governed by one person with absolute power.
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Bill of rights
he absence of a bill of rights has allowed Australia to enforce the mandatory detention of asylum seekers even though. |
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Bill of rights:The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights.
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Check and Balances
The system of checks and balances affects how the law is made in the U.S. |
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Definition:The system of checks and balances is used to keep the government from getting too powerful in one branch.
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Consent
In 1659 it was bought from the Indians, with the consent of the patroon, by Jan Barentsen Wemp, and several families settled here.
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Definition :permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
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Democracy
We use democracy as a method of selecting representatives.
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Definition:a state governed by a democracy.
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Declaration of independence
This declaration was again repeated by the Commons in 1689 on the occasion of another attack made upon Danby in that year, and was finally embodied in the Act of Settlement in 1701.
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Definition: The Declaration of Independence is defined as the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain
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Direct Democracy
Direct democracy allows every citizen the right to vote on important issues. |
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Definition:a type of government where the power lies directly in the hands of the people instead of representatives
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Federalism
It is sometimes said that Federalism died because the Republicans took over its principles of nationality.
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Definition:The federal principle or system of government.
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Freedom
We do have some freedom of choice |
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Definition:the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
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Ideals
In a monarchy, where the king can ennoble, this ideal cannot be kept.
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Definition:a person or thing regarded as perfect.
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Judicial Review
Judicial review procedures can certainly be improved. |
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definition:Review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act
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Justify
the person appointed has fully justified our confidence |
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Definition:show or prove to be right or reasonable
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Liberty
To cause loss of liberty or property by false witness was punished by the penalty the perjurer sought to bring upon another
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Definition:the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
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Limited Government
Limited government does not allow abuse of power. |
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Definition: Limited government is defined as a governing or controlling body whose power exists only within pre-defined limits that are established by a constitution or other source of authority.
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Monarchy
The Monarchy is the focus of loyalty and service |
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Definition: a form of government with a monarch at the head
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Oligarchy
The electoral body is therefore small, and is under the control of a political oligarchy which practically rules the country, no matter which party is in power.
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Definition: small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
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Preamble
Without preamble he began talking.
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Definition:a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.
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Theocracy
Afghanistan is an Islamic state with a theocratic government |
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Definition:Theocracy, government by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
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Principal
The most important principal of Christianity is reading the bible. |
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Definition:A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
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Representative
A representative of a medical profession |
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Definition:a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others, in particular.
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Regime
detention centers with a very tough physical regime |
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Definition:a system or planned way of doing things, especially one imposed from above.
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Security
The system is designed to provide maximum security against toxic pills |
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Definition:the state of being free from danger or threat.
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Separation of powers
The candidate is a firm believer in the need for separation of powers. |
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Definition:an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
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United States Constitution
Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the united states constitution.
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Definition:Were the laws of United States are
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Tyranny
She resented his rages and tyranny |
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Definition:cruel and oppressive government or rule.
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Popular Sovereignty
He trained her to look on her future sovereignty as an engagement to make religion respected.
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Definition:Popular sovereignty, or the sovereignty of the people's rule, is the principle that the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives
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