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The origins of democracy study guide
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01/24/2017

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Democracy

 

 

The democracy was falling apart some centuries ago due to abuse of power.

Definition
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
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Direct Democracy

 

 

 

Direct democracy was what the people wanted for the U.S.

Definition
is a form of democracy in which people decide
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Inderect democracy (Representitives/Republic)

 

 

 

The inderect democracy was added to the goveremnt in the bill of rights 

 

 

Definition
is a government system in elected representatives govern in the interest of the people. This form of government is also known as a representative democracy or a republic.
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Autocracy

 

 

Kim Jung Um's autocracy is out of hand in north korea

Definition
a system of government by one person with absolute power.
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Monarchy 

 

 

 

Queen elizabeths monarchy lasted a while 

Definition
a form of government with a monarch at the head.
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Absolute monarchy

 

 

 

Kim jung Ums is in absolute monarchy in north korea.

Definition
An absolute monarchy is a form of government in which the rulingmonarch enjoys absolute control without limitations from a constitution or from law. In this form of government, the monarch is the head of state and head of government with unrestricted political power.
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Constitutional Monarchy




The constitutional monarchs were taking head of spain from written rights

Definition
constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written
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Dictatorship 

 

 

 

 

Phill from into the wild was a dictator due to his drastic commands.

Definition
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force.
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Aristocratic Dictatorship




The aristocratic dictator is something like kim jung um.

Definition
best dictator or something like power earned by force and also earned to rule.
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Theocratic Dictatorship




Kim jung ums friends are theocratic dictators because thye seem to have the kim's as gods





Definition
relating to or denoting a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.
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Anarchy

 

 

 

Brazil was once in anarchy due to no president

 

 

 

Definition
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.
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Who wrote the DOI?

Definition
Thoma jeffereson, Benjamin franklin, Rodger Sherman, John Adams, Robert R. livingston. 
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What is the DOI about?
Definition
It is about how the U.S. became independent.
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When was the DOI adopted?
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July 4th 1776
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When was the DOI 1st signed?
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August 2nd 1776
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When was the DOI last signed?

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August 2nd 1776
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Where was the DOI written?
Definition
Philadelphia
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Why was the DOI written?

Definition
as a masterpiece of when and how and where The U.S. became independent and became The U.S.A
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Who wrote the Constitution?

Definition
James Madison 
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What is the Constitution about?

Definition
Establishes the U.S. natinal goverment and laws
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When was the Constitution adopted?

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September 17 1787
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Where was the Constitution written?

Definition
Philadelphia
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When were the BOR added to the Constitution?

Definition
December 15 1791
Term
  • Freedom of Religion, Speech, and the Press.
Definition
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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2 - The Right to Bear Arms. 
Definition
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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 3 - The Housing of Soldiers. 
Definition
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
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4 - Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures 
Definition
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
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Amendment 5 - Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property 
Definition
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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Amendment 6 - Rights of Accused Persons in Criminal Cases
Definition
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be ...
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Amendment 7 - Rights in Civil Cases
Definition
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
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Amendment 8 - Excessive Bail, Fines, and Punishments 
Definition
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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Amendment 9 - Other Rights Kept by the People
Definition
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
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Amendment 10 - Undelegated Powers Kept by the States and the People
Definition
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
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