Absolute Monarchy, Dictatorship, and Communism represent this government type.
The power of government is limited in order to prevent a violation of rights.
Characteristics: ruled by the people, economic freedom, checks & balances
Constitutions or other documents exist to protect the rights of citizens.
Citizens have few to no rights.
Honors the adoption of the constitution on September 17, 1787
Examples include North Korea, Saudi Arabia, and WWII Germany.
Celebrate Freedom Week
One-party Rule
Types of this government include Representative Democracy, where citizens vote to elect leaders.
Countries with this type of government include the United States and Canada (both are Representative Democracies).
A time to remember the American colonists who left England because King George had oppressed their rights.
Leaders have all the power.
