APGOPO Unit 1 pt 1 (Updated)

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A form of democracy that emphasizes broad, direct participation in politics and civil society, in which most or all citizens participate in politics directly.

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Participatory Democracy

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A form of democracy in which political power rests with competing interest groups so that no one group dominates political decisions.

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Pluralist Democracy

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A form of democracy in which a small number of people, usually those who are wealthy and well-educated, influence political decision making.

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Elite Democracy

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An essay written by James Madison, in which he argued that a strong representative government would be able to control the effects of factions by creating more choice and avoiding the tyranny of the majority.

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Federalist No. 10

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An Anti-Federalist essay which argued against a strong central government based on the belief that it would not be able to meet the needs of all US citizens. It argued for a confederation of small republics, claiming it would better protect individual liberty.

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Brutus No. 1

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The fundamental laws and principles that govern the United States. This document was the result of several compromises between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

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US Constitution

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The first constitution of the United States, which lasted from 1776 until 1789. This established a weak central government and placed most powers in the hands of the states.

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Articles of Confederation

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An uprising of Revolutionary War veterans in Massachusetts that both the state and national governments struggled to address due to a lack of centralized military power; illustrated the need to create a stronger government.

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Shays' Rebellion

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The weak central government under the Articles of Confederation, composed of delegates chosen by state governments.

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Confederation Congress

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A body of representatives from every state who formally cast votes to elect the president and vice president.

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Electoral College