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8/13/24, 7:48 AM1.1 INFLUENCES ON AMERICA’S CONSTITUTIONAL
REPUBLIC
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (17)
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows
Checks and Balances
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
the good characteristics, attitudes, practices, and activities of participants in a political
civic virtue
system.
a form of government in which there is democratic voting, but governmental power is
constitutional republic
limited by the existence of a constitution that protects the rights of citizens
a system of government in which political power is held by the people; can be direct
democracy (each individual person makes decisions) or indirect (people elect representatives to
make decisions)
the individuals at the Constitutional Convention who developed the U.S. Constitution
Framers
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
a type of government that allows people to vote and elect government officials to
representative government
represent their beliefs and make decisions on their behalf
the political belief that the best form of government is one where citizens choose their
republicanism 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
a structure of government that sets up different branches with their own distinct powers
separation of powers
and responsibilities
1.1 INFLUENCES ON AMERICA’S CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC
the principles and laws of a nation that determine the structure and powers of
written constitution
government; written out for all to see
legal and constitutional protections designed to ensure the opportunity to vote in
voting rights
elections
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