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Civics Unit 3 Vocab
Unit 3 Vocabulary and Review Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Consent | To give your permission |
| Natural Rights | Basic rights all humans are born with, such as life, liberty, and property |
| Social Contract | An agreement among the people to set up a government and obey its laws |
| State of Nature | A situation in which there is no government, rules or laws |
| Monarchy | Government ruled by a king or queen |
| Absolute Monarchy | Government where a king or queen has absolute, or total power |
| Dictatorship | Government where the rulers have absolute control over the government |
| Authoritarian | The rulers answer to only themselves, not to the people they rule |
| Totalitarian | The rulers attempt to control all aspects of citizens' lives, including their religious, cultural, political, and personal activities |
| Aristocracy | Government ruled by wealthy, educated people called aristocrats |
| Oligarchy | Government in which a few people such as a dominant clan or clique have power |
| Theocracy | System of government by people who claim a divine right to rule |
| Democracy | The people of a nation either rule directly, or they elect officials who act on their behalf |
| Direct Democracy | A system of government where all voters in a community meet in one place to make laws and decide what actions to take |
| Representative Democracy | A system of government where the people elect representatives to carry on the work of government for them |
| Republic | A system of government where the people consent to be governed by their elected leaders |
| Who rules in a Monarchy? | King or Queen |
| Who rules in a Dictatorship? | One person or a small group |
| Who rules in an Aristocracy? | The wealthy, educated people known as aristocrats |
| Who rules in an Oligarchy? | A dominant clan or clique (small group of people) |
| Who rules in a Theocracy? | Small group of religious people |
| Who rules in a Democracy? | The people |
| What are the two types of Democracy? | Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy |
| What type of government do we have in the U.S.? | Representative Democracy or Republic |
| Which founding concept says that everyone, including government officials, are bound by the law? | Rule of Law |
| Which founding concept is a form of government were the people elect government officials to conduct government on their behalf? | Representative Government (Representative Democracy) |
| Which founding concept says that government is not all powerful and can only do what the people have given it the power to do? | Limited Government |
| Which founding concept says the people are the source of any and all government power? | Consent of the Governed |
| Which founding concept is a form of government where the people rule? | Democracy |
| What are human rights? | Basic rights to which all people are entitled as human beings |
| What is a confederation? | A loose association of states |
| What is sovereignty? | Absolute power |
| What do we call the first paragraph of the US Constitution? | The Preamble |
| What does the Preamble list? | The goals and purposes of our government |
| What are the 6 goals of the Constitution as listed in the Preamble? | To form a more perfect union, to establish justice, to ensure domestic tranquility, to provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and preserve the blessings of liberty |
| The Preamble to the Constitution begins with the words, "We the People." Which founding concept does this represent? | Consent of the Governed |
| Which founding document was written by King James I and guaranteed the colonists the same rights as Englishmen? | The Charters of the Virginia Company of London |
| Which founding document was written by George Mason and served as the model for the Bill of Rights? | The Virginia Declaration of Rights |
| Which founding document was written by Thomas Jefferson and declared the colonies independent from Great Britain? | The Declaration of Independence |
| Which founding document stated grievances against the King of England and guarantees our unalienable rights? | The Declaration of Independence |
| According to the Declaration of Independence, what are our unalienable rights? | Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness |
| Which founding document established the first system of government for the independent states and had a very weak central government? | Articles of Confederation |
| Which founding document was written by Thomas Jefferson and established the ideas of freedom of religion and separation of church and state? | Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom |
| What is the supreme law of the land? | The US Constitution |
| Which document established our current system of government, affirms individual worth and dignity of all people, and protects our fundamental freedoms? | The US Constitution |
| What is the division of government into three branches? | Separation of Powers |
| What are the three branches of the US Government? | Legislative, Executive, Judicial |
| Which branch makes our laws? | Legislative |
| Which branch carries out or enforces our laws? | Executive |
| Which branch interprets our laws? | Judicial |
| What is the system that allows each branch powers that limit the powers of the other two branches? | Checks and balances |
| List 2 powers the Legislative Branch has over the Executive Branch | 1) Override presidential veto, 2) impeach the president |
| List 2 powers the Legislative Branch has over the Judicial Branch | 1) Confirm or refuse judical appointments, 2) impeach justice |
| List 2 powers the Executive Branch has over the Legislative Branch | 1) Call Congress to a special session, 2) veto legislation |
| List 1 power the Executive Branch has over the Judicial Branch | 1) Nominate judges and justices |
| List 1 power the Judicial Branch has over the Legislative Branch | 1) Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional |
| List 1 power the Judicial Branch has over the Executive Branch | 1) Declares Executive acts unconstitutional |
| What is the division of power between the Federal and Statel level of government? | Federalism |
| What are the three levels of government? | Federal, State, Local |
| Which level of government is supreme? | Federal |
| Power not given to the national government by the Constitution are _______ for the states (10th Amendment). | Reserved |
| What are the primary responsibilities of the Federal government? | Conduct foreign policy, regulate trade, provide for the common defense |
| What is the primary responsiblity of the State government? | Promote the public health, safety, and welfare |
| What are the primary responsibilities of the Local government? | Respond to public health concerns, plan for acts of terrorism, protect environment, respond to the global economy |
| What are powers given only to the Federal Government? | Delegated Powers |
| What are powers given only to the State Government? | Reserved Powers |
| What are powers shared by the Federal and State Government? | Concurrent Powers |
| Declare war, coin and print money, regulate foreign trade - these are examples of what type of powers? | Delegated Powers |
| Marriage licenses, drivers licenses, establishing local governments - these are examples of what type of powers? | Reserved Powers |
| Make laws, collect taxes, make roads - these are examples of what type of powers? | Concurrent Powers |
| What is a change to the Constitution? | Amendment |
| The Amendment Process is _______; to date there are only ______ amendments to the US Constitution. | Complex; 27 |
| What are the two steps in the Federal Amendment Process? | 1) Action by Congress or convention, 2) Ratification by the states |
| What are the two steps in the State Amendment Process? | 1) Action by General Assembly, 2) Ratification by the voters of VA |
| What document outlines the Amendment Process? | Constitution |
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