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The Origins of Democracy Study Guide
Unit 1
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History
10th Grade
08/28/2017
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Democracy:
 Definition
Rule by the people (majority rules). 
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Direct Democracy:
 Definition
All citizens can vote and create laws directly.
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Indirect Democracy:
 Definition
All citizens can vote for representatives who make the rules (Also called Representatives or Republic).
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Autocracy:
 Definition
Rule by one.
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Monarchy:
 Definition
Rule by monarch (inherited).
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Absolute Monarchy:
 Definition
Total control.
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Constitutional Monarchy:
 Definition
Limited power.
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Dictatorship:
 Definition
Absolute rule by a dictator (taken by force).
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Oligarchy:

 Definition
Rule by few.
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Aristocratic (Oligarchy):
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Family power.
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Military (Oligarchy):
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Military Strength.
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Theocratic (Oligarchy):
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Religious Control.
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Anarchy:
 Definition
Ruled by no one.
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence (DOI)?
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A committee of five.
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What is the DOI about?
 Definition
United colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.
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When was the DOI adopted?
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June 4th, 1776
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When was the DOI first signed?
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July 4th, 1776
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When was the DOI last signed?
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August 2nd, 1776
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Where was the DOI written?
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In Philadelphia.
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Why was the DOI written?
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So people could have freedom.
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Who wrote the Constitution?
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James Madison.
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What is the Constitution about?
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Gives basic rights to U.S citizens.
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When was the constitution adopted?
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September 17, 1787
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Where was the constitution written?
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Philadelphia.
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1st Amendment:
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Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
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2nd Amendment:
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The right to bear arms.
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3rd Amendment:
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No quartering of soldiers without owner's permission (during peacetime)
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4th Amendment:
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No illegal search and seizure.
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5th Amendment:
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No double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, cannot be deprived of life, liberty and property without due process of law.
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6th Amendment
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Right to speedy trial and free counsel.
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7th Amendment:
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Frail trial by jury in civil cases.
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8th Amendment:
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No excessive bail, no cruel and unusual punishment.
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9th Amendment:
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Have other rights not listed in the constitution.
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10th Amendment:
 Definition
States assume powers not delegated to the Feral Government.
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