History of American Government Fill in the Blank

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A lawmaking body such as Congress or the British Parliament.

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legislature

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Kings or Queens that held all the power in their nation’s governments, able to rule by force.

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absolute monarchy

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Where the government has total control over the lives of the people.

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totalitarianism

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The people of a nation rule directly or elect officials who will act for them.

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democracy

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Where all the voters in a community meet together to make laws and decide on what actions to take.

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direct democracy

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Where the people elect representatives to carry on the work of government for them.

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republic

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The authority Americans have set up to help them rule their own affairs.

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American Government

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Rules of conduct that a society must follow. They are written so the people can know and obey them.

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laws

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This document explains the reasons the 13 American Colonies decided to separate from Great Britain and form a free nation. It states the position that the powers of government come from the consent of the governed (the people).

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Declaration of Independence

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A representative, present at the meeting in Philadelphia in 1787, who worked to find ways to improve the national government.

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delegate