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Government - Coggle Diagram
Government
Types
Dictatorship
One person holds power.
Democracy
The people have the voice to choose who runs the government.
The United State's Government is a democracy.
Important Dates
1778
Constitution
Law of the United States.
1791
Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments to the constitution.
1776
Declaration of Independence
Established the United States.
Monarchy
There is a supreme ruler (Queen/King)
Oligarchy
The power is left to a small group of people.
Federalism
A territory is controlled by two levels of government.
Democracy in the United States
Three levels of government
Executive
President and Vice President
Are elected for four year terms
Judicial
Supreme Court
Legislative
Congress
House of Representatives
435 Elected Members
Are Elected every two years
U.S. Senate
100 senators, 2 per state.
Are Elected for 6 year terms