WH Unit 1 Vocab: Roots of Democracy

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freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly, petition

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1st Amendment

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No unreasonable search and seizure

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4th Amendment

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Rights of accused (Due Process), no self-incrimination

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5th Amendment

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Prohibits cruel/unusual punishment; no excessive bail.

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8th Amendment

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Complete authority over government and people's lives (tyranny)

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Absolute Power/Ruler

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Government/social class led by a privileged minority or upper class

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Aristocracy

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Montesquieu’s concept of government branches having power to check each other.

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Checks and Balances

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Native of a state or nation with rights and responsibilities

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Citizen

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All power rests with state/local governments; power is decentralized.

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Confederation

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System of government where citizens participate directly, not through representatives.

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Direct Democracy