American Government Vocabulary (100% Accurate)

Democracy correct answers a system of government in which all power remains in the hands of the people direct democracy correct answers a form of government in which all citizens participate in the political decision-making representative democracy correct answers a form of government in which the people elect representatives to make political decisions for them The Declaration of Independence correct answers a document declaring the new colonies independence from British rule. Contains 3 parts: Introduction-explains why it is necessary to declare independence, Middle-lists the wrongs that the colonialists suffered at the hands of the king,announces the creation of a new government, Conclusion- announces the creation of a new government Declaration of Independence-4 important ideas about government correct answers All people are created equal and they have certain inalienable rights, The purpose of the government is to safeguard these rights, The right of a government to rule comes from the people, The people have the right to change their government U. S. Constitution correct answers a document establishing the framework of the American government and outlining the rights of the people Bill of Rights correct answers the first ten amendments to the U.S Constitution, added during the debates over ratification at the insistence of the Anti-Federalists, that guarantees specific rights and liberties to the American people 1 st Amendment correct answers Freedom of religion, the press, speech, assembly, and separation of church and state (no national religion) 2 nd Amendment correct answers Right to keep and bear arms 3 nd Amendment correct answers No quarter-right to protection from troops being quartered in homes during peacetime 4 th Amendment correct answers Right against unreasonable search and seizure; warrants require cause and must be specific 5 th Amendment correct answers Rights of the accused: must be indicted by a grad jury, cannot be tried for the same crime twice, cannot be forced to testify against yourself, right to a fair trial, right to fair compensation when the government takes your property for public use.