Unit 1 Day 3 Republicanism Quote True republicanism

Unit 1 Day 3 (Republicanism) Quote: “True republicanism is the sovereignty of the people. There are natural and imprescriptible rights which an entire nation has no right to violate. ” - Marquis de Lafayette Essential Question: How have theory, debate, and compromise influenced the United States’ system of government that balances governmental power and individual rights? Enduring Understanding: A balance between governmental power and individual rights has been a hallmark of American political development. (LOR-1)

Republicanism • The ideas of John Locke combined with the belief that governments derive their power from the consent of the people form the foundation of republicanism.

• Representative democracies based on republicanism can take at least three forms: participatory democracy, pluralist democracy, and elite democracy.

• In a participatory democracy, the people participate directly in the decisions of society, rather than electing representatives to act in their interests.

• In a pluralist democracy, interest groups organize to try and exert influence on political decision making. Labor unions and the gun lobby are examples of this.

• In an elite democracy, it is recognized that there is an inequity of power and that the elites, those with resources and influence, dominate.