# Foundational Documents ## Declaration of independence ## Federalist 10 # Unit 1 ## 1.1 Ideas of Democracy democratic ideas in America were influenced by the enlightenment **natural rights** - people born with certain right that can't be taken away state of nature - freeness of people **popular sovereignty/social contract** - power to govern is in power of people, to protect rights, people willingly give over the ability to govern - people have the right to overthrow government if it doesn't serve them **republicanism** - separation of powers in three branches all these three ideas are seen in the constitution ## 1.2 Types of Democracy The US is actually a representative democracy is definition 3models to know: participatory: emphasizes broad participation in politics- direct voting for laws. elite: emphasizes limited participation by a few well-educated and informed states people pluralist: describes group bases activism by non-governmental interests which work to impact political decision making ## 1.3 Government Power and Individual Rights # Unit 2 ]