Government stuff and other stuff
). 7 Core values 7 democratic Core Values of
Important things about a democracy.
Absolute Monarchy
a form of government headed by a ruler, or monarch, with unlimited power
Constitutional Monarchy
type of government in which the ruler is nothing more than the symbolic head of state, are considered democratic because the ultimate power rests with the elected individuals
Democracy
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
Dictator
A ruler who has complete power over a country
Dictatorship
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Equality
having the same conditions and opportunities as everyone else
Executive Branch
the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws
Freedom of Assembly
rights of citizens to gather in groups for political and other purposes
Freedom of Speech
the right to express oneself, with words or actions (verbally or symbolically). This freedom is guaranteed in the First Amendment to the US Constitution; although the Supreme Court has ruled that this freedom is not absolute: it should not be applied when it endangers or harms the lives, liberty or property of others.
Legislative Branch
the branch of government that makes the laws.
Majority Rule
the doctrine that the numerical majority of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group
Monarch
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
No
Are there fair rights in a Dictatorship?
President
the office of the United States head of state
Right of Personal Property
Right to do what you want with your property
Right to Petition
Write a well supported statement that explains your position and collect signatures, 1st. amendment right allowing citizens to present written complaints against government action or policy without fear of reprisal from that government
Rights
Powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law
Vote
a choice that is made by voting, a choice that is made by voting, express one's choice or preference by vote