Core Principles and Structures of Government

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What is the Rule of Law?

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Everyone, including leaders, must follow the law.

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What is Limited Government?

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Government powers are restricted by laws or a constitution.

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What does Consent of the Governed mean?

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Government gets its power from the people’s approval.

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What are Individual Rights?

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Freedoms each person has, like speech, religion, and privacy.

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What is a Representative Government?

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Citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.

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Who is a Monarch?

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A king or queen who rules, often by birthright.

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Who is a Dictator?

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A ruler with total power, often gained and kept by force.

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What is Democracy?

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Government where power lies with the people.

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What is Direct Democracy?

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Citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

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What is Representative Democracy?

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Citizens elect leaders to represent them.