A legal framework for government that tells how a government is organized and run
constitution
A government where there are limits on the powers of the person or group running the government.
Constitutional Government
Restrictions or boundaries on governmental power
limits
A government of unlimited power
autocratic or dictatorial government
A set of laws that establish and limit the power of government, all people must obey this law. Example: the constitution
higher law
The part of a person's life that is not the business of the government
private domain
a form of government in which the political power is held by a single ruler, such as a king or queen
monarchy
Explain the difference between an autocratic/dictatorial government and a constitutional governent
one has no limits and the other is limited
Give a real-life example of an autocratic/dictatorial government
Nazi Germany, North Korea, Communist China, Soviet Union, Communist Cuba...etc.
the division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent the concentration of power in one branch.
separation of powers
A proposed law.
bill
ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit and control the other branches.
checks and balances
Has the power to make laws
legislative branch
Carries out and enforces the laws
executive branch
interprets laws and ensures that they are applied fairly, often through the court system.
judicial branch
What systems did the Founders put in place to prevent tyranny?
separation of powers, checks and balances, the constitution, higher law, limits on government, etc.
