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American Colonies V

Vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
Democracy a government in which citizens hold the power to rule
Direct Democracy A form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives;a form of government in which the people vote firsthand
Representative Democracy a government in which citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf (REPUBLIC)
Limited Government A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.
Legislature a group of people who make laws
social contract an agreement among people in a society with their government
natural right a freedom people possess relating to life, liberty, and prosperity; rights people are born with
Unalienable Rights rights that cannot be taken away
just powers Powers that are fair
consent of the governed People are the source of any and all governmental power; permission of those under the government's rule
pursuit of happiness Trying to find joy and contentment
Charter A document that gives the holder the right to organize settlements in an area
Parliament A body of representatives that makes laws for a nation
compact an agreement, or contract, among a group of people
self-evident clear without needing explanation; can be seen just by looking at it
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