America: Republic vs. Democracy
|
|
- Amy Henderson
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 America: Republic vs. Democracy By Frank Li, Ph.D. Founder & President, West-East International, Inc. January 11, 2013 In my book Saving America, Chinese Style, I fundamentally questioned democracy as a viable form of long-term government, and provided a holistic solution for American democracy to have a chance to survive. A big subject of debate in America today, especially in the intellectual circle, is republic vs. democracy. Google republic vs. democracy and you will get a lot of results. Most are interesting, but not sufficiently forthright. Here is a recent article: Republic vs. Democracy. It s interesting because it provides, in its title, a clear confrontation between republic (i.e. free from things public ) and democracy (i.e. a mob for a king ). But like many other publications, it s not forthright. Allow me to provide my version of republic vs. democracy, focusing on America. 1. Definitions 1.1 Republic According to Wikipedia, A republic is a form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter" (Latin: res publica), not the private concern or property of the rulers, and where offices of states are subsequently directly or indirectly elected or appointed rather than inherited. In modern times, a common simplified definition of a republic is a government where the head of state is not a monarch. [1][2]. In modern republics such as the United States, Russia, and India, the executive is legitimized both by a constitution and by popular suffrage. Montesquieu included both democracies, where all the people have a share in rule, and aristocracies or oligarchies, where only some of the people rule, as republican forms of government. [4] 1/11/2013 1
2 Here is my simple definition: today, if you are not a monarchy, you are a republic, with or without democracy. No, the term republic does not mean much these days. Three examples: 1) China calls itself The People s Republic of China, without democracy. 2) America, according to Wikipedia, is still a republic, with democracy. 3) North Korea calls itself Democratic People s Republic of Korea, which in reality is a de facto monarchy, with a son succeeding the father as the king. 1.2 Democracy According to Wikipedia, Democracy is a form of government in which all citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy allows citizens to participate equally either directly or through elected representatives in the proposal, development, and creation of laws. It encompasses social, economic and cultural conditions that enable the free and equal practice of political self-determination. Several variants of democracy exist, but there are two basic forms, both of which concern how the whole body of all citizens executes its will. One form of democracy is direct democracy, in which all citizens have direct and active participation in the decision making of the government. In most modern democracies, the whole body of all citizens remain the sovereign power but political power is exercised indirectly through elected representatives; this is called representative democracy. The concept of representative democracy arose largely from ideas and institutions that developed during the European Middle Ages, the Age of Enlightenment, and the American and French Revolutions. [4] Here is my simple definition: one person, one vote. 2. America and democracy America was built as a republic (i.e. non-monarchy), and it remains a republic today. The difference between 200 years ago and today is democracy. Democracy, by the simple but strict definition of one person, one vote, did not exist in the U.S. until The founding fathers never intended America to be a democracy! For proof, look at these two sources: 1) The U.S. Constitution. 2) The thoughts and words of the founding fathers. 2.1 The U.S. Constitution 1/11/2013 2
3 We, the People, so begins the U.S. Constitution. But who are the People in the Constitution? To the founding fathers, the People included only certain rich white men as follows: Women were not allowed to vote, nor were the minorities. Only the rich were able to serve since all the top political offices (e.g. Congress and the American Presidency) were unpaid! Yes, first you had to make it (i.e. being financially independent), then you served with honor for a few years, and finally you returned home after doing your duty to your country. No, serving was never meant to be a way of life - not even to make a living, let alone a career! Why didn t the founding fathers simply set up America as a democracy with one person, one vote? Apparently, they did not believe in democracy! Why not? Here is what we know for sure: history by then (and now) was replete with failures of democracies, without a single example of lasting success! What, then, is a lasting success? How about 200 years? Isn't America 236 years old already? Yes, but American democracy is less than 50 years old (from 1964 to present), and it is already crumbling, badly, destroying America faster and better than any other forces! 2.2 What did the founding fathers think of democracy, really? Two examples: Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide. --- John Adams A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one-percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine. --- Thomas Jefferson 1/11/2013 3
4 3. American democracy Over the past 200 plus years, America has progressively amended the U.S. Constitution to morph itself into a democracy (i.e. one person, one vote), against the wisdom of the founding fathers, resulting in America being on a suicide path today, exactly as predicted by John Adams more than 200 years ago. Here is my take on American democracy: 1) The founding fathers were all experienced and wise men. But no human being could have been so foresighted as to see more than 200 years ahead! 2) Discrimination against race or gender, as in the original U.S. Constitution, was patently wrong. 3) It was right to set the top political offices to be unpaid positions, so that you had to make it first before being eligible to serve at the top. 4) It is time to have substantial and specific constitutional changes to give American democracy a chance to survive before it dies in the same way as democracy died in Rome and in Greece more than 2,000 years ago: debts! 4. U.S. Constitutional changes Here are 10 points I proposed in my book (Saving America, Chinese Style): 1) Setting term limits for the top elected offices: President: One term (e.g. six years), firm! Senator: Six years per term. One term, preferably. House of Representatives: Six years per term. One term, preferably. 2) Raising the statutory requirements for the Presidency, such as the minimum age to 55 and having served as a state governor for one full-term, at least. 3) Abolishing the Electoral College! Just count votes, instead! 4) Spending must be controlled! Limiting spending to a certain percentage of the GDP (e.g. 15%). The budget must be balanced. If there is potential of growth, some deficit is allowed. However, always figure out how to pay for it first before introducing any new big spending program. Cutting the defense spending drastically. If not, we will soon have no country left to defend! 5) Minimizing the government, with the understanding that government does not create real jobs in quantity. The private sector does! 6) Dissolving all public-sector unions immediately and banning them forever, with an executive order to undo President Kennedy s Executive Order ) Reforming Social Security and Medicare. Abolishing all entitlement programs (e.g. Medicaid) and replacing them with a minimal welfare system. Bottom line: No one should be better off on welfare than they are by working! To be more specific, the welfare benefit must not exceed half of the minimum wage! 8) Simplifying everything, from laws to tax codes, so as to reduce the number of lawyers and accountants. Most importantly, you don t have to be a lawyer to run for office. 9) Yes, a voter ID is a must, just like driving or drinking! 10) Raising the minimum voting age to 21, so that voting is at least as important as drinking! 1/11/2013 4
5 5. Discussion There is no point in continuously debating the vast subject of republic vs. democracy in abstraction! Instead, let s focus on democracy, and specifically the U.S. vs. China, for three main reasons: 1) Both of them are republics! 2) America is also a democracy, but China is not. 3) Unless America adapts and changes soon, China will continue to win the head-on race with the U.S., both economically and politically. 6. Closing For a complete school of thought on democracy, as well as the vast subject of the U.S. vs. China, read my book: Saving America, Chinese Style, 1/11/2013 5
1. POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
1. POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY We the People Our Constitution begins with the idea of popular sovereignty. The Founding Fathers began the U.S. Constitution with this important principle, which means that power,
More informationAUTOCRACY. SS.7.C.3.1 Forms of Government
AUTOCRACY An autocracy is a form of government where one person has unlimited power. One form of an autocracy is a dictatorship where a military leader secures power often through violent means. Another
More informationUnit 7: Civics, Government, and Global Politics (Lessons 1-3)
Unit 7: Civics, Government, and Global Politics (Lessons 1-3) The will of the people is the source and the happiness of the people the end of all legitimate government upon Earth. --- John Quincy Adams
More informationUnit 7: Civics, Government, and Global Politics (Lessons 1-3)
Unit 7: Civics, Government, and Global Politics (Lessons 1-3) The will of the people is the source and the happiness of the people the end of all legitimate government upon Earth. --- John Quincy Adams
More information6/28/2011. The Glorious Constitution The Anti-Democratic Constitution
The Glorious Constitution The Anti-Democratic Constitution 1 2 We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights;
More informationTypes of Governments
Types of Governments Anarchy In an anarchy, nobody is in control or everyone is, depending on how you look at it. Sometimes the word anarchy is used to refer to an out-of control mob. When it comes to
More informationFoundations of American Government
Foundations of American Government Why Do We Need Government? Maintain social order Ensure domestic tranquility Establish justice Provide for the common defense Promote the general welfare Secure liberty
More informationHighlights: Comparing Forms of Government SS.7.C.3.1
Highlights: Comparing Forms of Government SS.7.C.3.1 Compare different forms of government (direct democracy, representative democracy, socialism, communism, monarch, oligarchy, autocracy). Terri Susan
More informationA few thoughts on government and democracy
GOVERNMENT A few thoughts on government and democracy Democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time. Winston Churchill The strongest democracies
More informationHenry6SS (H6SSGov) 1. An example of economic cooperation among European nations that occurred in the late 1900s was the
Name: Date: 1. An example of economic cooperation among European nations that occurred in the late 1900s was the A. creation of the United Nations. B. signing of the Treaty of Versailles. C. creation of
More informationROLES, PURPOSES AND TYPES OF GOVERNMENT
ROLES, PURPOSES AND TYPES OF GOVERNMENT State versus Nation State: A politically organized union that has four essential features: - population (people) - territory - established governmt - sovereignty
More informationUnited States Government
United States Government I. Early Governments (Intro) 100 years ago governments were led by rulers, who ruled by force Direct democracy- Greeks invented this government, government run by the people to
More informationPOPULAR SOVEREIGNTY. The Constitution and Popular Sovereignty. Use the Information above to explain the MAIN IDEA about popular sovereignty
POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY The Constitution and Popular Sovereignty In the United States, all political power lives within in the people. The people are sovereign. They are the only source for any and all governmental
More informationChapter 1 Foundations of Government. The purposes of Government Forms of Government Democracy in the United States
Chapter 1 Foundations of Government The purposes of Government Forms of Government Democracy in the United States Definition of Government The formal institutions and processes through which decisions
More informationWhat is Citizenship? A citizen is one who has specific rights and obligations within a political unit such as being a citizen of a country or a state.
What is Citizenship? A citizen is one who has specific rights and obligations within a political unit such as being a citizen of a country or a state. All countries have their own definitions and expectations
More informationThe Confederation Party INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE CONFEDERATION PARTY
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE CONFEDERATION PARTY The Confederation Party, the official Political Party of the Government of The United States of America. The Government of The United States of
More informationBrain Wrinkles. Africa s. Republic of Kenya & Republic of South Africa
Africa s Republic of Kenya & Republic of South Africa Government Systems Who has the power? Unitary--power is held by one central authority Confederation--association of independent states that agree to
More informationCreating the Constitution
Creating the Constitution What is a government? A government is a person, or group, who has the power to provide law, order, services, and security within a country. Government gives organization and structure
More informationPower and Politics. Fill in the spaces with details to help you understand the different forms of government. How is power obtained?
Power and Politics Fill in the spaces with details to help you understand the different forms of government. Type of Government Democracy Dictatorship Monarchy Who has the power? How is power obtained?
More informationCOUNTRY CARD VOCABULARY FLASH CARDS
COUNTRY CARD VOCABULARY FLASH CARDS Learning Objective(s): The student will understand vocabulary by using flash cards. TEKS: 6.22A Social Studies Skills Materials Needed: Vocabulary Flash Cards Vocabulary:
More informationNorth Carolina Civics and Economics Prescriptive
Prescriptive North Carolina Civics and Economics offers a tightly focused and scaffolded curriculum that uses the perspective of political institutions to explore the history, organization, and functions
More informationSSCG1 Compare and contrast various systems of government.
SSCG1 Compare and contrast various systems of government. 1a. Determine how governments differ in geographic distribution of power, particularly unitary, confederal, and federal types of government. Unitary
More informationWHEN THE U.S. WAS NEW
WHEN THE U.S. WAS NEW When America was new, every state had its own rules. Money was not the same in all states. Each state had a leader. No one was the leader of all the people. This was not working!
More informationReading Essentials and Study Guide
Lesson 1 Structure and Principles of the Constitution ESSENTIAL QUESTION How does the U.S. Constitution structure government and divide power between the national and state governments? Reading HELPDESK
More informationChapter 1: Principles of Government Section 1
Chapter 1: Principles of Government Section 1 Objectives 1. Define government and the basic powers every government holds. 2. Describe the four defining characteristics of a state. 3. Identify four theories
More informationCIVICS & ECONOMICS EXAM STUDY GUIDE Name
CIVICS & ECONOMICS EXAM STUDY GUIDE Name GOAL 1: Foundations of American Political System & Values & Principles of American Democracy Objective 1.01: How did geographic diversity influence the economic,
More informationM O T D onarchy ligarchy yranny emocracy
In a monarchy, the power to rule rests in the hands of a single person, historically either a king or a queen. The word monarch comes directly from two Greek words monos and archon. In English, monos is
More informationPolitical Systems (Forms of Government) Autocracy: Any form of government where one person (auto) holds all the power
Name Political Systems (Forms of Government) Democracy: Any form of government where citizens control their government through voting in elections o Direct Democracy: All citizens have a chance to participate.
More informationUnit One: Foundations of American Government
Unit One: Foundations of American Government Intro Unit Lesson 1 1. Define demographics. Based on the pie charts below, compare the demographics of Durham to those of the United States as a whole. 2. We
More informationGovernment, you say? European governments
Government, you say? European governments Why do we have governments? All countries require governments to function. Governments provide laws, structure, public services, and national defense. There are
More informationHow many countries are there in the world?
How many countries are there in the world? Forms of Government There are (approximately) 196 countries in the world today. It depends on who you re asking and whether or not they consider territories,
More informationA tyranny is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of an individual who has seized control, often by illegal means.
A monarchy is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a single person. Most monarchies have been ruled by kings, usually with the help of a council of advisors. The word monarchy
More informationOrganization people set up to protect their community and enforce the rules
? Organization people set up to protect their community and enforce the rules Roles: Protect lives, liberties, and property of the community Provide services individuals cannot provide on their own Use
More informationWho Rules? STEP BY STEP
Teacher s Guide Who Rules? Time Needed: One Class Period Materials Needed: Student worksheets PowerPoint OR Transparency Copy Instructions: Student materials (double-sided, class set). Learning Objectives.
More informationThe U.S. Constitution: Basic Structure
The U.S. Constitution: Basic Structure In the late 1700s, 90% of Americans had a basic understanding of the key concepts relating to the U.S. Constitution. What do you think that figure is today? Have
More informationWho Rules? STEP BY STEP
Non-PowerPoint Option PowerPoint Option Teacher s Guide Time Needed: One Class Period Materials Needed: Student worksheets PowerPoint OR Transparency Copy Instructions: Student materials (double-sided,
More informationChapter 1: Principles of Government Section 1
Chapter 1: Principles of Government Section 1 Basic Types of Government In a dictatorship, all powers are held by one person or group. In a democracy, authority lies with the people. The U.S. government
More informationSUPRC Maine Statewide August 2018
Region: North Regions ----------------------------------------------------- 82 16.40 South Coast ------------------------------------------------------ 225 45.00 Mid Coast ---------------------------------------------------------
More informationUNITARY SYSTEM. (Levels of Government) If one central government runs the nation, the system is said to be a
UNITARY SYSTEM (Levels of Government) If one central government runs the nation, the system is said to be a unitary system. The central government makes laws for the entire nation; local governments have
More informationWELCOME TO ANCIENT ATHENS!
WELCOME TO ANCIENT ATHENS! Warm Up Where are you from and what makes you proud to be from there? What are things that you think make people proud of where they come from? Government in Athens Key Terms
More informationTitle: (form of government) A. What is the big idea/definition for this form of government?
Types/Forms of Government Notes Create this Outline/Chart on your own notebook paper. Make one for each of the following types of government: I. Autocracy, II. Communism, III. Direct Democracy, IV. Monarchy,
More information2. According to the principles included in the Declaration of. Independence, what is the main purpose of government?
1. According to the principles included in the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government? To control dangerous people through harsh punishment. To ensure that everyone has enough
More informationReading Essentials and Study Guide
Lesson 4 Differing Views About Federalism ESSENTIAL QUESTION How does federalism promote democracy and civic participation? Reading HELPDESK Academic Vocabulary policy a plan that includes general goals
More informationComparing Government Systems 1. Teachers Curriculum Institute
P r e v i e w Work with your partner to read about six forms of government in today s world. Take turns reading each paragraph, using a low voice. As you read about each form of government, look for advantages
More informationWhat America Is Thinking On Energy Issues. Production & Infrastructure: New York
Nielsen What America Is Thinking On Energy Issues Production & Infrastructure: New York August 2014 Methodology Audience: 612 Registered Voters Methodology: Telephone interviews Interview Dates: July 29
More informationReading Essentials and Study Guide
Lesson 1 Government in Colonial America ESSENTIAL QUESTION What influenced the development of our government institutions? Reading HELPDESK Academic Vocabulary establish to create or set up levy to charge
More information[ 1.1 ] Principles of Government
[ 1.1 ] Principles of Government [ 1.1 ] Principles of Government Key Terms - Use your book to define these in your notebook. government public policies legislative power executive power dictatorship democracy
More informationWHAT FORMS OF GOVERNMENT ARE OUT THERE? Exploring Governments Throughout the World
WHAT FORMS OF GOVERNMENT ARE OUT THERE? Exploring Governments Throughout the World Should the people rule? Wing Station or Penn Station? Reflect How do you feel if you were outvoted? Is voting like this
More informationAmerican National Government
American National Government 1. Politics Defined 2. Federalism PS 101 POLITICS synonyms: confidence in government The process of who gets what when and how; the rules of the game What is Political Science?
More informationGOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, INSTITUTIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS THAT EXERCISE POLITICAL AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF A GROUP OF PEOPLE
TYPES OF GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, INSTITUTIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS THAT EXERCISE POLITICAL AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF A GROUP OF PEOPLE CITIZEN A LEGAL MEMBER OF A COUNTRY CONSTITUTION A WRITTEN PLAN
More informationDistribution of Power. Unitary Confederation Federal
Governments of Asia SS7CG7 a. Compare and Contrast the federal republic of the Republic of India, the communist state of the People s Republic of China, and the constitutional monarchy of Japan, distinguishing
More informationINQUIRY INTO AN AUSTRALIAN REPUBLIC
31 March 2004 The Secretary Senate Legal & Constitutional References Committee Parliament House CANBERRA ACT By Fax (02) 6277 5794 Dear Sir/Madam INQUIRY INTO AN AUSTRALIAN REPUBLIC This submission is
More informationGovernment in Athens
SECTION 2 Government in Athens What You Will Learn Main Ideas 1. Aristocrats and tyrants ruled early Athens. 2. Athens created the world s first democracy. 3. Ancient democracy was different than modern
More informationThe Roles and Responsibilities Of Members of Parliament (MPs)
The Roles and Responsibilities Of Members of Parliament (MPs) The role of Parliament in Sierra Leone s democracy The Parliament of Sierra Leone is the legislative branch of government. As is the case with
More informationThe Keys to Creating the Perfect Government
The Keys to Creating the Perfect Government By Amanda Kopp Miramonte High School 2009 WINNER 1 st Place: Thomas Jefferson Chapter SAR Competition 2 nd Place: California Society SAR Competition Political
More informationDemocracy and Its Doubles. Democracy
Democracy and Its Doubles Woodruff 1 Democracy Definition: government by and for the people While capturing the idea of democracy, it is not much use What are the components of a democracy? 2 What Democracy
More informationSS.7.C.2.1 Citizenship
SS.7.C.2.1 Citizenship ****At the end of this lesson, I will be able to do the following: Define citizenship as stated in the 14 th Amendment Describe the process of becoming a naturalized citizen Evaluate
More informationChapter 1: Foundations of Government
Chapter 1: Foundations of Government Section 1: The Purposes of Government Section 2: Forms of Government Section 3: Democracy in the United States Section 1 at a Glance The Purposes of Government Government
More information132. What type of government exists in Brazil? A. communist B. monarchy C. presidential democracy D. parliamentary democracy
SS6CG2 The student will explain the structures of national governments in Latin America and the Caribbean. a. Compare the federal-republican systems of the Federative Republic of Brazil (Brazil) and the
More informationDemonstrate skills that enable people to monitor and influence state, local and national affairs.
1. Civic Skills 1. Democratic government depends on informed and engaged citizens who exhibit civic skills and values, practice civic discourse, vote and participate in elections, apply inquiry and analysis
More informationA situation where there is no government. Anarchy. The provinces in Canada keep their power and the central government has limited power.
Anarchy A situation where there is no government. Canada The provinces in Canada keep their power and the central government has limited power. Confederation a political system in which the central government
More informationRat in the Bucket review game Unit 1. World Governments
Rat in the Bucket review game Unit 1 World Governments Question 1 A. Absolute Monarchy B. Constitutional A government in which the ruler and his army force people to obey. Monarchy C. Direct Democracy
More informationRat in the Bucket review game Unit 2. World Governments
Rat in the Bucket review game Unit 2 World Governments Question 1 A. Absolute Monarchy B. Constitutional A government in which the ruler and his army force people to obey. Monarchy C. Direct Democracy
More informationWhat is Government? Chapter 3
Chapter 3 What is Government? You must have heard the word 'government' mentioned several times. In this chapter you will learn about what a government is and the important role it plays in our lives.
More informationTHE STRENGTH OF AMERICAN FEDERAL DEMOCRACY by Roger Myerson
THE STRENGTH OF AMERICAN FEDERAL DEMOCRACY by Roger Myerson http://home.uchicago.edu/~rmyerson/research/amerfed.pdf The institutions received from England were admirably calculated to lay the foundation
More informationAmerican Civics. Three Objectives: 1. What is Government?
Syllabus Highlights 1. No Seating chart (avoid the back) 2. Don t ask to go to the bathroom Just take the pass! (do not go to the bathroom at the beginning of the hour) 3. All tests are curved against
More informationDEMOCRACY DOWN UNDER. Student facts. How should a nation be ruled? 1. Absolute monarchy. 2. Direct democracy.
Student facts How should a nation be ruled? Have you ever thought about how Australia is ruled? What about other countries around the world? Are they all ruled in the same way? Australia is a democracy,
More informationFoundations of the American Political System
Foundations of the American Political System Warm Up: Why does the government exist? What would the US be like if there were no government? How would your life be different if there were no government?
More informationGOVERNMENT & CITIZENSHIP CORE CONCEPT PART 8
GOVERNMENT & CITIZENSHIP CORE CONCEPT PART 8 FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT Government = a group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area. Purpose of Government 1. Protect
More informationThe cradle of democracy.
The cradle of democracy. Democracy derives from the ancient Greek, demokratia. : Demos = The people Kratien = To rule Quick Notes - The stuff you should write down. Greek word - Democracy Demos = The people
More informationSS.7.C.2.1 Citizenship
SS.7.C.2.1 Citizenship ****At the end of this lesson, I will be able to do the following: Define citizenship as stated in the 14 th Amendment Describe the process of becoming a naturalized citizen Evaluate
More informationLatin American Governments. Brazil, Mexico, & Cuba
Latin American Governments Brazil, Mexico, & Cuba Let s Review Government Systems Who has the power? Unitary--power is held by one central authority Confederation--association of independent states that
More informationGender Responsive Service Delivery Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Improving Women s Participation in Electoral Processes Presentation by Winnie Guchu
Gender Responsive Service Delivery Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Improving Women s Participation in Electoral Processes Presentation by Winnie Guchu Introduction IIEC is an election reform body set up in 2009
More informationII. State Constitutions (pp ) A. State constitutions provide far more detail than the federal constitution. B. Amending State Constitutions
CHAPTER 21 THE NEW FACE OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAPTER OUTLINE I. Politics in Action: Subnational Governments and Homeland Security (pp. 661 664) A. State and local governments have traditionally
More informationWhat level of government has the most amount of the power?
Governments Form of Government Confederation What level of government has the most amount of the power? What level of government has the least amount of power? Example Unitary System Federal System Confederation
More informationMajor transformation of the society and a political system of France, which lasted from 1789 to 1799.
Major transformation of the society and a political system of France, which lasted from 1789 to 1799. Phases of the Revolution Chain of Events First Phase Second Phase Third Phase Outcome: Effects of the
More information11/26/2009. Parliament: The legislative (law-making) part of the government, made up of: Monarch Senate House of Commons
The Parliament of Canada Federal (Ottawa) When Canada became a nation, the British North America (BNA) Act guaranteed that Canada would be under a parliamentary democracy. The ruling party in the House
More informationHamilton Project Training America s Workforce for the Future: Senator Patty Murray
Hamilton Project Training America s Workforce for the Future: Senator Patty Murray Thank you so much Roger for that introduction. I want to thank Michael Greenstone and the entire staff at the Hamilton
More informationChapter 22: Comparative Political Systems Section 1
Chapter 22: Comparative Political Systems Section 1 Objectives 1. Identify the ancient foundations of the state in Athens, in Rome, and in the feudal system. 2. Analyze the rise of sovereign states. 3.
More informationThe Rise of Democracy
The Rise of Democracy Chapter 26 1 The Rise of Democracy Chapter 26 2 26.1 Last chapter we talked about the fact that mountains and seas isolated Greek communities. As a result Greek communities developed
More informationMakes civic virtue a necessity. Putting the common good (your country) before your own interests This is done through moral education
Foundations of Government Greece (400 s BC): Democracy: rule by the people Rome (509-50 BC) Republic: Citizens govern, through elected representatives Focus on the common good Makes civic virtue a necessity
More informationAP ECONOMICS SUMMER ASSIGNMENT FINAL REVISION
Instructor: Molly Lane Email: molly.lane@ideapublicschools.org Phone: 956-507-0552 I will be out of town for most of the summer so if you have questions your best bet to reach me will be email. Required
More informationWBUR Poll Survey of 504 Registered Voters in Massachusetts Field Dates: March 16-18, 2018
Conducted for WBUR by WBUR Poll Survey of 504 Registered Voters in Massachusetts Field Dates: March 16-18, 2018 I'm going to read you the names of several people and organizations who are active in public
More informationAn investigation of the implementation of authoritarian regimes and decision-making within authoritarian regimes in the Middle East.
An investigation of the implementation of authoritarian regimes and decision-making within authoritarian regimes in the Middle East. Abstract; Table of Contents. I. Introduction II. Methods III. Analysis
More informationFederalist No. 39. James Madison
Federalist No. 39 James Madison OVERVIEW The framework of the American government today a representative government with a strong federal government was laid out in a series of essays or treatises collectively
More informationBFU: Capitalism and Investment
BFU: Capitalism and Investment Misconception: Americans and Europeans are richer because they work harder, are smarter, and are superior to everyone else. Are white people smarter than everyone else? White
More informationGovernment in Athens
Government in Athens Aristocrats Democracy was born in Ancient Greece in the city of Athens. Democracy is a form of a government in which people rule themselves. However, Athens was ruled first by kings,
More informationThe Fourth Branch of Government
Vol. 8, No. 1 (2011) ISSN 2160-5807(online) DOI 10.5195/ppr.2011.10 http://ppr.pitt.edu The Fourth Branch of Government How Direct Democracy is Altering the Structure of State Governments Thomas Helgerman
More informationQuestion 1: Here are some false statements. Identify the mistake in each case and rewrite these correctly based on what you have read in this chapter. (a) Leaders of the freedom movement had an open mind
More informationVotes at 16 Campaign #votesat16
Votes at 16 Campaign #votesat16 1 Table of Contents Campaign introduction... 3 Campaign Aims... 3 How are we going to do it? (Campaign Actions):... 3 Phase 1: National Day of Action Meeting Briefing...
More informationWatch the Preview for the lesson. Then write down examples of images that support the following statements or answer the questions below.
P r e v i e w Watch the Preview for the lesson. Then write down examples of images that support the following statements or answer the questions below. 1. We live in a democracy. 2. We participate in our
More informationUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT United States Government provides a framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and practices of constitutional representative democracy in the United States. Responsible
More informationENGLAND & THE COLONIES
WARM UP 1 2 Create a triple Venn-Diagram that compares the New England, Middle and Southern colonies Include economic, political and social differences... ENGLAND & THE COLONIES Colonial Mercantilism Colonies
More informationUnit Three Word Cards. 1 civics. 2 political scientist. a social scientist who is trained to study government and citizenship
1 civics the study the rights and duties of citizens and of how the government works Example: In order to preserve democracy for future generations, schools in the United States require courses in civics.
More informationMonarch. Appointed by the Crown/Monarch. Council All appointed by the
GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS Vocabulary Suffrage: the right to vote in general elections Stipulation: requirement Allegiance: loyalty or commitment to a subordinate or superior Passion: very strong emotion Campaign:
More informationReading Essentials and Study Guide
Lesson 4 The American Revolution ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why do new ideas often spark change? How do new ways of thinking affect the way people respond to their surroundings? Reading HELPDESK Academic Vocabulary
More informationRes Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research Volume 3 Issue 1 Article 9 1998 Unheeded Advice John Gutowski '98 Illinois Wesleyan University Recommended Citation Gutowski '98, John (1998) "Unheeded Advice,"
More informationStandard 7-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of independence movements that occurred throughout the world from 1770 through 1900.
Standard 7-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of independence movements that occurred throughout the world from 1770 through 1900. 7-3.2 Analyze the effects of the Napoleonic Wars on the
More informationParliamentary and Presidential Systems
Parliamentary and Presidential Systems PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM Form of government found in most countries The only votes that people vote are for members of parliament The executive is chosen and set up by
More informationAll men are created equal. Certain inalienable rights Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Rhetoric inspired Americans and the world. It still does. Declaration Of Independence All men are created equal. Certain inalienable rights Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness In 1781 1789 these
More information