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Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anarchy | |
| Compromise | an adjustment of opposing principles or system by modifying some aspect of each |
| Direct Democary | |
| Federal government | a form of government in which powers are divided between a central government |
| Limited Government | a basic principle of american government which states that government is restricted in what they might do |
| parliamentary government | a form of government in which the executive branch is made up with minster |
| Presidential goverment | a form of government in which the executive legislative branch of the government which are made together |
| Ratify | |
| Concurrent powers | the power that both the National government and the state possess |
| Amendment | a change or addition to, a Constitution or law |
| Judaical Review | the power of a court to determine the constitutionally of an government action |
| constitutionalism | the basic law that people have to follow |
| Rule of law | concept that holds that government and its officers |
| separation of powers | |
| bill of rights | |
| unconstitutional | |
| Formal Amendment | |
| Informal Amendment | |
| Check and balances | |
| Dictatorship |