Chapter 1 section 3 notes

Which of the following forms of governments has elected representatives that make decisions on behalf of the people?

representative democracy

Which principle of American democracy holds government officials accountable to the law?

rule of law

Why did the Framers of the U.S. Constitution fear majority rule?

Majority rule could pose a threat to the rights of individuals.

What are the principles of American democracy?

-worth of the individual -rule of law -majority rule -minority rights -compromise -citizen participate

Which of the following is an example of limited government?

constitutional monarchy

Why is the free enterprise system important to American democracy?

it allows people to make their own economical decisions without the government (republican party)

Why do you think that the ideal of liberty is important to the free enterprise system?

the people in business can make their our economic decisions without the interference of the government

Why are the ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government important to American democracy?

they guided our democracy through centuries, it gives us the right to be free, to be treated equally and to precipitate in the government by voting. The american democracy would not exist with these ideals .