We the PEOPLE Unit 1(SPEED ROUND)

The ancient European government which greatly influenced the ideas of the Founders.

A framework for a government that tells how the government is organized and run.

Men and woman who influenced the creation of our government.

To make sure that each branch of government would be able to monitor the other branches.

Has the power to carry out and enforce laws in the U.S.

Men and woman who wrote our constitution in 1787 at the Philadelphia Convention.

When the powers of the person or group running the government are limited.

To agree, as in to give up some freedom in exchange for protection and security.

A supreme leader with unlimited power.

Has the power to make laws in the U.S.

Power without limits is called?

Does not limit the power of its government?

Life where there was no government and no laws.

To decide to create a government to rule and protect their natural rights.

To make sure that no one branch of government would have all the power.

To put the common welfare of a community above their own selfish interests.

Life, liberty and property

Has the power to manage conflicts over the interpretation and application of laws in the U.S.

Gives the citizens the power to govern and choose its leaders.

An area of an individuals life that is no business of the government.

For the good of the entire community is known as?

Men and woman who were the wealthy upper class.

Made up of 5 characteristics to prevent abuse of power.

To protect people’s natural rights is its main purpose?

A person who studies and writes about basic ideas about government