Civics and Government
A country where citizens elect leaders to represent them is called this type of government.
What is a republic (or representative democracy)?
This document declared the American colonies’ independence from Great Britain in 1776.
Declaration of Independence
A system where businesses are privately owned and operate for profit is called this
Capitalism
This part of a map explains what the symbols, colors, and lines mean.
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
1st
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution guarantee individual freedoms.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This amendment ended slavery in the United States.
What is the 13th Amendment?
This is a person who buys goods and services.
Consumer
These imaginary lines run horizontally around Earth and help measure distance north or south of the Equator.
What are lines of latitude?
A person is allowed to practice any religion they choose without government interference. Which right is this?
freedom of religion (First Amendment)
The idea that government power comes from the people is called this principle.
What is popular sovereignty?
During this time period after the Civil War, the U.S. worked to rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society.
What is Reconstruction?
The amount of a product available for sale is called this.
Supply
This ocean is the largest on Earth.
Pacific
A newspaper publishes information about government wrongdoing and is allowed to do so without being shut down. Which right protects this?
freedom of the press (First Amendment)
A law that punishes someone without a trial would violate this constitutional principle.
What is due process?
This was the first written plan of government for the United States, but it was later replaced because it was too weak.
Articles of Confederation
When demand is high but supply is low, what usually happens to prices?
Prices increase
This term refers to a group of people who are spread out from their original homeland to other parts of the world, often while still maintaining their cultural identity.
Police stop a person and search their car without a reason or warrant. Which amendment is most likely being violated?
4th
The president vetoes a law passed by Congress, but Congress votes to pass it anyway. What principle of government is being demonstrated?
Checks and balances
This series of programs created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression aimed to provide jobs, relief, and economic recovery.
The New Deal
If the price of an item goes up, what usually happens to demand?
Demand decreases
The movement of people from one country or region to another is called this.
migration
A person is arrested but not told they can remain silent or ask for a lawyer. Which Supreme Court-related right is being denied?
Miranda rights (Fifth Amendment protections)