GOVT: Foundation of the American Republic

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Liberty

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A key concept in the foundation of the American Republic, emphasizing freedom and individual rights.

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Egalitarianism

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The principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

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Individualism

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A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

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Populism

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A political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.

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Laissez-faire government

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An economic system in which transactions between private parties are free from government intervention such as regulation, privileges, tariffs, and subsidies.

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"E Pluribus Unum"

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A traditional motto of the United States, meaning "Out of Many, One."

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"In God We Trust"

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The official motto of the United States, reflecting the country's religious heritage.

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American constitutional democracy

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A form of government in which the power is derived from the people and is exercised by elected representatives under a system of laws.

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Government derives its power from the people

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A fundamental principle of American democracy, emphasizing that the authority of the government comes from the consent of the governed.

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Primacy of individual liberty

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The belief that individual rights and freedoms are of utmost importance in the American political system.