AP comp gov VOCAB #2

Democracy

• A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power.
• system where power is direct or indirect by the people

• A system where citizens have no role in governance.
• A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Liberal Democracy

• A political system that combines democracy with liberal principles.
• A system where the government is controlled by a single party.
• Promotes participation, competition, and liberty. Emphasizes individual freedom and civil rights

• A form of government that rejects individual freedoms.

republicanism

• Indirect Democracy , separation of powers within state, and rep of public through elected people

• A belief in absolute monarchy.
• An ideology promoting direct democracy.
• A system of government led by a monarch.

separation of powers

• A strategy for increasing government efficiency.
• A method for electing government officials.
• A principle that promotes government transparency.
• division of powers among the branches of gov, each branch is able to check the other.

Head of state

• symbol/pretty person

• Governor
• Chancellor
• Prime Minister

head of gov

• does the dirty work/ files the paper

• Mayor
• Senator
• Governor

legislature

• Senate
• Parliament
• branch that makes the laws

• Congress

Bicameral Systems

• 2 houses

• A system where the executive branch has no legislative power.
• A legislative system with three chambers.
• A system with a single legislative body.

unicameral system

• A unicameral system is a type of federal government.
• A unicameral system has two chambers.
• A unicameral system is only used in small countries.
• 1 house

rule of law

• The rule of law only applies to government officials.
• The rule of law is a suggestion for governance.
• The rule of law is irrelevant in a democratic society.
• everyone bows the the law, even the government