1. We the People, Lesson #3 What is republican government?
REVIEW QUESTIONS, P. 30

2. 1. republican government
citizens control gov. by electing representatives who will promote the common good 1.
republican government
advantages
disadvantages
serving the common good, laws made for entire community
works best in small communities—the colonies covered a large area
more efficient—representatives specialize in making laws (citizens do not)
easier when people are a lot alike—the colonies were very diverse (many different kinds of people)
people have a say in gov (voting)
people may divide into factions—one group working against another
people decide if reps are doing their job—re-elect or vote them out

3. 2. common good: whatever is good for the community as a whole
not always the best choice for individuals

4. 3. Different types of democracy (democracy= people control gov.)
Direct Democracy:
people themselves make laws & all decisions in the gov.
Representative Democracy:
laws & decisions made by the representatives who are elected by the people

5. 4.
civic virtue
virtue=goodness
citizens & gov. leaders give up personal interests to serve the needs of the entire community
promote common good, not special interests of a few

6. 5. republican government promoted in the colonies
civic virtue taught to children by parents, teachers, church
leaders in community expected to be an example of civic virtue
became part of customs & traditions of the colonists