Democracy Flashcards
(9 cards)
Democracy
Form of government where the citizens vote for leadership. Majority rules
Direct democracy
People directly vote on all laws and affairs of the nation state
Indirect/limited democracy?
Democracy where elected representative makes decisions on behalf of the people
Constitutional democracy>
Democracy where a constitution or contract limits the power of the elected rep and explains the roles of leaders in a gov
Roots of colonial american political culture
Magna Carta, British constitutional monarchy, executive monarch, parliament (legislature), house of lords, house of commons
Spain and Absolute monarchies?
Religion= Catholic
Colonial rule= Viceroyalty
STRICT CONTROL
France and Absolute monarchies?
Religion= Catholic
Colonial Rule= under strict control of French Monarch
New Netherland
Dutch created colony in New York
New Netherland and Dutch had diversity
Salutatory Neglect?
- developed by the British
- Allowed colonists to create local laws and taxes in colonial assemblies.