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Representative Democracy

Guided Notes. Representative Democracy. Define a representative democracy. A type of government where voters choose representatives to make and enforce laws for them. Federal Republic.

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Representative Democracy

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  1. Guided Notes Representative Democracy

  2. Define a representative democracy • A type of government where voters choose representatives to make and enforce laws for them.

  3. Federal Republic • A federal republic means that power is divided between the state and federal governments. A president serves as the leader of the nation.

  4. Examples of a federal republic • Education-Is considered a state issue with limited interference from the federal government. • Laws • State Law-Speedlimits • Federal Law-Murder

  5. Branches of government • Our government is broken down into how many branches? 3 • The three branches of government are : Executive (president), Legislative (Congress) and Judicial (Supreme Court) • Why did the constitution divide the government? So no one branch is more powerful than another; checks and balances.

  6. Census • What is a census? A count of a governments citizens. • How often is a census performed in the U.S.? Every 10 years.

  7. Census Continued • What branch of government is most affected by a census? The Legislative Branch • How? The number of representatives (to the house) in each state is determined by population. The more accurate the count of the population, the more representatives a state may receive. More representatives mean a stronger "voice” in Congress.

  8. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities in a Democracy • Rights • 1. To a prompt and fair trial by a jury. • 2. Freedom to express yourself (speech). • 3. Freedom to pursue “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” • 4. Run for elected office. • 5. Freedom to worship as you wish. • 6. To vote in elections for public officials.

  9. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities in a Democracy • Responsibilities • 1. Support and defend the Constitution. • 2. Respect and obey local, state and federal laws. • 3. Participate in your local community. • 4. Respect the rights, beliefs and opinions of others. • 5. Defend the country if the need should arise. • 6. Serve on a jury when called upon.

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