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CG.1.1 Greece/Rome

TermDefinition
checks and balances a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
civic participation being involved in government processes to voice your opinion or help others
civic virtue the good characteristics, attitudes, practices, and activities of participants in a political system.
constitutional republic a form of government in which there is democratic voting, but governmental power is limited by the existence of a constitution that protects the rights of citizens
democracy a system of government in which political power is held by the people
Framers the individuals at the Constitutional Convention who developed the U.S. Constitution and the framework for America’s government
individual worth a sense of value in one’s life
justice the condition of being morally correct or fair
legislative bodies persons responsible for making or amending laws
personal responsibility the act of taking full accountability for one’s actions, decisions, and thoughts
polis a city-state in ancient Greece
representative government a type of government that allows people to vote and elect government officials to represent their beliefs and make decisions on their behalf
republicanism the political belief that the best form of government is one where citizens choose their representatives and leaders and actively participate in civic life for the common good of the nation/community
rule of law the idea that those who govern must follow the laws; no one is above the law
separation of powers a structure of government that sets up different branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
voting rights legal and constitutional protections designed to ensure the opportunity to vote in elections
written constitution the principles and laws of a nation that determine the structure and powers of government; written out for all to see
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