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Types of Government autocracy, oligarchy, democracy Autocracy a system of government by one person with absolute power. Oligarchy A government ruled by a few powerful people Democracy government by the people Direct Democracy A form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives "closer to definition of democracy" Direct Democracy in California In 1911, California voters amended the constitution to give them more of a say in their government (which was dominated by railroad interests) Initiative Voters may propose new laws with the requisite signatures. They are then placed on the ballot and if passed become a law Referendum Voters may, with the requisite signatures, place a law passed by the state legislature on the ballot. If enough voters vote to repeal it then it is repealed Indirect democracy people elect representivites who make decisions on their behalf Procedural Democracy when democratic procedures are in place but have significant restrictions on them substantive democracy a type of liberal democracy where citizens have access to multiple sources of information Popular soverignty govt policies reflect what the people want Political liberty basic freedoms esential to the formation and expression of the popular will and its translation into policy Political equality each person carries the same weight in voting and other political decision making 3 elements of Democracy Standard Popular sovereignty, political liberty, political equality How many amendments are in the Constitution? 27 Does the Declaration of Independence h Natural Rights all men are created equal Divine right of kings the king grants certain rights to certain indvs. And can take them away Social Contract Theory the govt and the governed have rights and responsibilities Both parties have to obey in contract Shays Rebellion Daniel Shay led a group of farmers in MASS to stop judges from foreclosing on their farms due to unpaid property taxes Father of Constitution James Madison ⅗ Compromise Southern states wanted to count their slaves as a part of their population so they could have more representation -For every 5 slaves they would count 3 for population and taxes Legislative Branch Makes laws Executive Branch Carries out the laws Judicial Branch Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly. Checks and Balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power Federalism state and national govt hold each other accountable Sharing of power How many do you need to propose an amendment of the US Constitution? 2/3 How many do you need to ratify an amendment of the US Constitution? 3/4