Forms of Government
This type of government is ruled by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
What is a democracy?
This is the right and responsibility of citizens to choose their leaders.
What is voting?
This is the act of giving your time to help others without being paid.
What is volunteering?
This is the right to express your thoughts and opinions freely.
What is freedom of speech?
This is a written suggestion for a new law.
What is a bill?
In this form of government, a king or queen rules the country.
What is a monarchy?
This is the person running for office in an election.
What is a candidate?
A group of people living in the same area who work together to improve their neighborhood is called this.
What is a community group?
This is the right to gather peacefully with others.
What is freedom of assembly?
This is a group that tries to influence government decisions.
What is an interest group?
This type of government is led by one person who has all the power.
What is a dictatorship?
This is the place where people go to cast their votes.
What is a polling station?
This type of meeting allows residents to discuss local issues and voice their opinions.
What is a town hall meeting?
This is the duty of citizens to serve on a panel to decide legal cases.
What is jury duty?
This is the act of trying to influence government officials to make certain decisions.
What is lobbying?
This term describes a system where the government has total control over all aspects of life.
What is totalitarianism?
This term refers to the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one party or class.
What is gerrymandering?
This type of civic engagement involves working with local government officials to influence public policy.
What is advocacy?
This constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This type of advocacy involves citizens gathering signatures to put a proposed law or issue on the ballot for a vote.
What is a petition?
A government ruled by a small group of powerful people is called this.
What is an oligarchy?
This landmark U.S. legislation, passed in 1965, aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
What is the Voting Rights Act?
This is a process by which community members are directly involved in making decisions about public spending and resources.
What is participatory budgeting?
This term refers to the responsibility of citizens to stay informed about public issues and participate in civic life.
What is civic duty?
This term refers to the analysis and evaluation of public policies to determine their effectiveness and impact.
What is policy analysis?