Intro to Civics
What is civics?
Civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how governments work
The Senate in Ancient Rome was called the...?
Roman Senate
Who was king of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
This form of government is characterized by a strong adherance to religious law
Theocracy
The chamber of congress that has 100 members (2 representatives from each state) is called
The Senate
The process one must undergo in order to become a citizen is called
Naturalization
Ancient Greek city states are credited with popularizing a form of government in which citizens participate in government affairs and policy decisions face-to-face. This form of government is called...?
Direct democracy
Great Britain began taxing the colonists in order to pay off war debt from which war?
The French and Indian War
aka the Seven Years' War
What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy
Direct democracy - citizens vote on policy and law directly (face-to-face)
Representative- citizens elect representatives to decide on policy for them
Constituents
The branch of government that deals with enforcing and carrying out laws
Executive branch
The Introduction to the Declaration of Independence is called the..?
The Preamble
Which type of government is ruled by a small group of people?
Oligarchy
Thomas Paine's pamphlet encouraged colonists to fight for independence from Great Britain. This pamphlet was called
Common Sense
Name two duties citizens are obligated in
Jury duty
Taxes
Education (school)
Follow the law... etc
Serve in a draft
Name one effect of the English Bill of rights
gave power to Parliament
The shot heart around the world was fired in...?
Lexington
The umbrella term for a government ruled by one person who holds all the power is called an
Autocracy
Which enlightenment philosopher argued that all people are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of property?
John Locke
Name two freedoms the government protects
speech
assembly
complain / petition (about the government)
press
religion
Clause 39 of the Magna Carta brought what idea to English law?
Due process
Why were the Intolerable Acts passed by Great Britain?
To punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party
monarchies are hereditary and they didn't seize power by force
Thomas Hobbes is most associated with what theory?
Social Contract Theory