HMH Civics Core Principals & Ch 2 Vocab

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Rule of Law

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The idea that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.

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Limited Government

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The government has only the powers that the Constitution gives it.

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Consent of the Governed

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The government's power comes from the people, who give permission through voting and participation.

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Individual Rights

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Basic freedoms and protections that every person has.

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Representative Government

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Citizens elect leaders to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf.

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Monarch

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A ruler who inherits power, often for life, such as a king or queen.

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Dictator

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A leader who holds absolute power, often without legal limits or elections.

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Democracy

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A system of government where power comes from the people.

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Direct Democracy

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A form of democracy where citizens vote on laws and decisions directly.

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Representative Democracy

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A system where citizens elect leaders to make decisions on their behalf.