Democratic Government Structure

Definition

A democratic government structure refers to a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives. It allows for popular participation and protects individual rights.

Related terms

Constitutional Convention: The meeting held in 1787 where delegates from the original thirteen colonies gathered to draft the United States Constitution.

Separation of Powers: The division of governmental powers among different branches, such as the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution that protect individual rights and liberties.