AP Government Summer Vocab #1

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Type of government where representatives are chosen by the people.

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republic

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Type of democracy where elected officials represent a group.

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representative democracy

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Agreement between government and people where consent is given for governance in exchange for protection of natural rights.

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social contract

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Original rules for the U.S. that made the national government weak.

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Articles of Confederation

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1776 statement by American Colonists: freedom from England, ideals of equality, and inalienable rights to life, liberty, and happiness.

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Declaration of Independence

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Responsibilities divided among branches to prevent concentration of power.

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separation of powers

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Decision that enslaved people count as 3/5 of a person for state population.

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Three-Fifths Compromise

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States’ decision on Constitution

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ratification

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Type of government where people have power through voting, equal rights, laws protect equally, and free elections.

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democracy

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Rights people are born with and cannot lose.

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natural rights