Government and Democracy

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What is a written plan of government?

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Constitution

Front

What is the term for citizens electing leaders to make most decisions?

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Representative democracy

Front

Which term describes a system where citizens make all of the decisions?

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Direct democracy

Front

What is a vote to select the winner for political office called?

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Election

Front

What is a system in which supreme power comes from the people?

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Democracy

Front

What term describes rights guaranteed or belonging to a person, such as freedom of speech or religion?

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Individual rights

Front

What is any government where the leaders must follow the laws and citizens have rights/freedoms?

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Limited government

Front

What is a government in which the leaders don’t have to follow the same laws as everyone else?

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Unlimited government

Front

What is a group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area?

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Government

Front

What is the term for citizens electing leaders to make decisions?

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Representative democracy