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What is the study of the rights and duties of citizens?
Civics
What type of democracy? All the citizens met to debate government matters first hand
Direct Democracy
How were the lives of early colonist different from our modern lives?
No machines, everything done by hand
A written plan of government is called a
Constitution
How many amendments are there and how old is Mr. Benton? Two different #s
27 and 28
2,500 years ago, democracies were first formed in what ancient city?
What type of democracy? Citizens choose a smaller group to represent them, make laws, and govern on their behalf
Representative Democracy
Someone on a religious journey is called a
Pilgrim
An introduction to the constitution which states the goals and purposes of the government is called
Preamble
List three duties you have as an American citizen
Pay taxes, attend school, follow the laws
The general principles, or beliefs, you use to make judgments are called
Values
What type of government is this? Describes a hereditary ruler-a king, queen, or royal figure who inherits this position?
Monarchy
List 4 Enlightenment Philosophers
John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu Jean Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire
What are the three branches of government and who is in each?
Legislative - Congress
Executive - President
Judicial- Supreme Court
The idea that each branch check the power of the other two branches is called?
Checks and Balances
List 3 American Values (must be from textbook)
freedom, equality, opportunity, justice, democracy, unity, respect, and tolerance.
Cultural movement in Europe which created new ideas about law, society, and the rights people possessed
Enlightenment Era
What group of people traveled to America and wanted to reform, or PURIFY, the Anglican Church
The Puritans
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the constitution
What is the difference between responsibilities and duties as a citizen
Responsibilities are things you should do while duties are things you are required to do
The ruling authority for a community, or society is called a
Government
John Locke created the idea of a __________. This is an agreement among the people in a society. They agree to give up apart of their freedom to a government as long as it protects their rights
The Social Contract
What does toleration mean?
Acceptance. Of ones religion, race, gender or favorite beverage.
What does ratified or ratification mean
Approved
What does welfare mean?
The health, prosperity, and happiness of all members of a community