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Democracy in the USA
Term | Definition |
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ideal | is a conception of something in it's perfect form |
liberty | the ability of people to act and think as they choose |
equality | is the principle that ALL people posses a fundamental, moral worth that entitles them to be treated fair |
majority rule | decisions are made by a candidate whom won by more than half of the votes |
minority rights | are the political rights held by groups who make up less than half of the population |
free enterprise | all people in business to make their own economic choices |
bicameral | two chamber legislature |
Magna Carta | limited the power of the monarchy |
Petition of Right | a document that required English King's to obtain Parliament's approval before levying new taxes |
Articles of Confederation | the United States first constitution |
ratify | formally approve |
Shay's Rebellion | farmers revolt |
Virginia Plan | called for a central government divided into three branches of government and checks and balances |
New Jersey Plan | called for a central government divided into three branches of government but would be closer to the Articles of Confederation |
The Great Compromise | included elements of both New Jersey and Virginian PLans |