Foundations
Government Structure
Constitution
Rights & Responsibilities
Civic Participation
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100
This principle says nobody, including leaders, is above the law.
Rule of Law
100
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative Branch
100
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution
100
What right allows people to express opinions publicly?
Freedom of Speech
100
What process allows citizens to choose leaders?
Voting
100
What civic process is shown in this image?
Voting/Elections
200
People agree to follow laws in exchange for protection and order.
Social Contract
200
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive Branch
200
Under the Articles, Congress could not do this important thing.
Collect Taxes
200
Serving on a jury is a civic ______.
Duty
200
What document often asks government officials to take action around an issue?
Petition
200
What concept does this image represent?
Checks & Balances
300
A community holds a vote before creating a new town policy so citizens can help decide what happens. Which democratic principle does this best demonstrate?
Consent of the Governed
300
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
300
What meeting was held to fix problems with the Articles?
Constitutional Convention
300
Give one example of a civic responsibility
Voting, jury duty, staying informed, community participation, etc.
300
What is a political party platform?
A list of beliefs/issues
300
What message is this image trying to communicate?
Strength in numbers, colonies should unite.
400
A government exists mainly to protect these according to the Declaration.
Natural Rights
400
What system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks & Balances
400
What is the process for changing the Constitution called?
Amendment
400
A city creates a law requiring vaccinations during a public health emergency. Supporters argue the law protects the community, while opponents argue people should make their own choices. What two civic concepts are being debated?
Individual Rights vs. Common Good
400
Name one peaceful way citizens create change.
Protest, petition, contacting officials, campaigns, etc.
400
What constitutional right or civic action is being demonstrated in this image?
- Freedom of Speech
- Freedom of Assembly
- Petitioning government
- Civic participation
500
This principle focuses on what benefits society as a whole, even if individuals give up some freedoms.
Common Good
500
What constitutional principle divides power between state and national governments?
Federalism
500
Which weakness of the Articles made it difficult for the government to enforce laws?
No Executive Branch
500
After a series of harmful online threats, a school limits certain student speech on school devices. Some students argue their rights are being restricted, while others believe the rules protect safety. What civic concepts are being debated?
Common Good vs. Safety
500
Citizens organize petitions, attend meetings, contact leaders, and raise awareness about a local issue. What larger idea about citizenship do these actions demonstrate?
Civic Participation
500
What constitutional principle does this diagram represent?
Federalism