Participation in Government
Participation in Government
Unit 1 | Topic 1 | Foundation of Government and Citizenship
Unit 1 | Topic 1 | Foundation of Government and Citizenship
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What should governments do?
What should governments do?
Introduction to Topic 1
Introduction to Topic 1
Topic 1 Foundations of Government
Topic 1 Foundations of Government
Watch the My Story Video for an introduction to the principles that helped inspire American independence; pausing and playing as needed to record and revise notes.
Topic 1.1
Topic 1.1
Principles of Government
Principles of Government
Government is the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies, and is made up of those who exercise its powers, and have power and authority over the people.
Topic 1.2
Topic 1.2
Types of Government
Types of Government
Governments are classified by who can participate, the distribution of power, and the relationship between lawmakers and those who execute laws.
Topic 1.3
Topic 1.3
Origins of the Modern Democratic State
Origins of the Modern Democratic State
The origins of modern democratic government lie in the ideas of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Enlightenment.
Topic 1.4
Topic 1.4
The Basics of Democracy
The Basics of Democracy
A democracy is based upon recognizing worth and dignity of all, equality, majority rule balanced with minority rights, compromise, and individual freedom.
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