Political Concepts Vocabulary Flashcard

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Popular Sovereignty

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The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.

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Limited Government

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A governing body whose power exists only within pre-defined limits established by a constitution or other source of authority.

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Equality

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The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

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Justice

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The quality of being fair and reasonable; the administration of the law in maintaining this.

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Declaration of Independence

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The formal statement declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.

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Rule of Law

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The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.

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Federalism

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A system of government in which power is divided between a central national government and various regional governments.

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Republicanism

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An ideology centered on citizenship in a state where the people hold popular sovereignty and elect representatives.

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Natural Rights

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Fundamental human rights, such as life, liberty, and property, that are not granted by governments.

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Majority Rule

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A decision-making principle that the preference of the greater number should be adopted.