Games. Homework Questions September 22nd. Bill Of Rights (Disney Version) What is Democracy? US Government for Kids: Democracy. History >> US GovernmentWhat is a democracy? A democracy is a government run by the people. Each citizen has a say (or vote) in how the government is run. This is different from a monarchy or dictatorship where one person (the king or dictator) has all the power. Types of Democracy There are two main types of democracies: direct and representative. Direct - A direct democracy is one in which every citizen votes on all important decisions. Representative - The other type of democracy is a representative democracy. What characteristics make up a democracy? Most democratic governments today have certain characteristics in common. Citizens rule - We've already discussed this in the definition of democracy. Free elections - Democracies conduct free and fair elections where all citizens are allowed to vote how they want.
Majority rule with Individual rights - In a democracy, the majority of the people will rule, but the rights of the individual are protected. Democracies in Reality Works Cited. The Constitution for Kids (4th-7th Grade) This file is intended for students in grades 4 through 7. Other versions of this page are available: Want to change this page's colors?
Choose a new skin! If you have any questions about any words or ideas on this page, please ask your parents or teachers for help. Understanding the Constitution is important for all Americans, even kids! If there is anything that could be improved on this page, please let the Webmaster know! The Basics The Constitution is the highest law in the United States. The Constitution can be changed. History The Constitution was written in 1787. From May to September 1787 a group of men known as the Framers met. At that time there were only 13 states. After the Convention, the Constitution had to be approved. Amendments When the Constitution was written, the Framers knew their creation was not perfect. The Framers added an amendment process. Originally, some people did not want to ratify the Constitution.
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