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What is the word that describes treating everyone in a just manner?
Fairly
The people who run governments must be kept in _________
check
What does consent mean?
Giving permission
What method do citizens use to give their consent to a government?
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Who does the rights of the minority limit the power of?
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In a system with rule of law, who does the law apply to?
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When there's rule of law, there are procedures to make sure the law is _____.
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What do people fear will be limited if a government has too much power?
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With separation of power, no branch has too much of this.
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What does a Constitution tell us about laws?
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What term describes the situation where a ruler acts without regard for the law?
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What did Fujimori order to be ignored?
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What action did Fujimori take against Peru's Congress?
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What did Fujimori's government ignore regarding suspected terrorists?
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What concept refers to a government that interferes with elections?
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What 4 things should have kept Fujimori's power in check?
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What is a decree?
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What does it mean to interpret?
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Who ruled Italy as a dictator from 1926 to 1943?
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What is suffrage?
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Who was elected president of Peru in 1990?
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What branch of government decides if laws are carried out fairly?
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In what country did Fujimori come to power in 1990?
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What is an autocrat?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Fairly: Essential for ensuring minority rights, promoting equitable treatment for all individuals.
- Check: Mechanism ensuring that government officials remain accountable to the public, preventing abuse of power.
- Consent: Legal concept indicating that individuals provide permission for government actions, mainly through elections.
- Voting: Primary way for citizens to express their consent to governance, influencing political decisions.
- Majority: The dominant group whose rights are balanced by the protections afforded to minorities, limiting majority power.
- Everybody: Principle of rule of law, emphasizing that laws must apply to all individuals equally.
- Fair: Under rule of law, emphasizes the necessity of procedures that uphold justice and impartiality.
- Freedom: A fundamental concern for citizens, often feared to be jeopardized by excessive governmental authority.
- Control: With a clear separation of powers, it ensures that no single government branch possesses unchecked authority.
- Laws: Defined and established through a Constitution, laying the groundwork for legal governance.
Governance and Historical Context
- Rule of Law: Illustrated by Alberto Fujimori's actions in Peru, where he disregarded legal norms, exercising power unrestrained by law.
- Constitution: Fujimori's regime infamously circumvented constitutional provisions to consolidate control.
- Separation of Powers: Reflected in Fujimori's dissolution of Congress, undermining the balance established to prevent tyranny.
- Rights of the Minority: During Fujimori's presidency, the rights of certain groups, including suspected terrorists, were systematically ignored.
- Consent of the Governed: Fujimori’s administration disrupted electoral processes, infringing on democratic principles.
Key Figures and Events
- Alberto Fujimori: Elected President of Peru in 1990 who undertook sweeping reforms before establishing dictatorial rule through the suspension of democratic institutions.
- Benito Mussolini: Dictatorial leader of Italy from 1926 to 1943, known for exerting totalitarian control over the nation and its governance.
Government Structure
- Judicial Branch: Plays a critical role in ensuring laws are enforced justly and uphold the principles laid out in the Constitution.
Additional Concepts
- Autocrat: A ruler with absolute power, exemplified by leaders like Fujimori and Mussolini who manipulated legal frameworks to sustain their regimes.
- Suffrage: The legal right to vote, fundamental to democratic engagement and representation in governance.
- Decree: A formal command issued by a higher authority, often seen in authoritarian regimes as shortcuts to enact laws or policy.
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Test your knowledge on key vocabulary related to limiting government and democratic principles. This quiz covers terms like minority rights, consent, and voting. Enhance your understanding of how these concepts interact within a governmental framework.
