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CG.1.1 Greece/Rome
Term | Definition |
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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 |