| A | B |
|---|
| limited government | system of gov where gov is restricted by law or a written Constitution |
| natural rights | "life, liberty, property"; gov cannot take them away because born with them |
| social contract | agreement b/w people and gov; citizens consent to be governed, but gov must protect natural rights |
| republicanism | principle that elected leaders represent will of the people |
| popular sovereignty | principle that ultimate power resides in the the consent of the governed |
| participatory democracy | direct participation by many, if not most, people; initiative, referendum |
| pluralist democracy | non-government groups organize to exert influence on government policy |
| elite democracy | small number of wealthy or well educated people influence gov decisions |
