Lesson 1:Rights & Responsibility
Equality is when everyone gets the same __________ no matter where what.
treatment
_______ ______ is the action that government takes to deal with a problem affecting its citizens.
Public policy
A __________ is a person who runs for a position in government.
candidate
According to your book, a huge part of the Michigan state budget goes to __________.
education
Michigan is known for their fertile ____________________.
soil
Separated is another word for __________
segregated
Subjects that people discuss or consider are called. . .
issues
What is a series of actions made for the goal of winning an election?
campaign
__________ is calling public attention to a product, such as in a billboard or television commercial.
Advertising
When you help a business grow or increase something you are ______________________ it.
promoting
___________ improve community and help others.
Volunteers
To discuss a question other people is to . . .
debate
What is an official request to the government signed by many citizens?
petition
This type of resource can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind, and biomass.
renewable resource
_________ __________ are the things needed to produce goods and services.
Capital resources
Processing materials in order to reuse them is to . . .
recycle
A ______ ______ is an open meeting where people discuss ideas and issues.
public forum
A __________ happens when workers stop working until things change.
strike
What city was corn flakes created in ?
Battle Creek, Michigan
A __________ is money people pay to a government.
tax
A _____ is a group of citizens who are called on to make a decision in a court of law.
jury
A ______ is something that people feel strongly about
cause
A __________ happens when people refuse to do something for a reason.
boycott
What are the two natural regions of Michigan called?
the Lake Plains and Superior Uplands
“Relating to the sun” also known as __________.
solar
Another word for important beliefs is . . .
values
An example of an environmental issue that the book speaks about is ________ ________.
zebra mussels
What is a gathering held to raise money?
fundraiser
This Michigan city is famous for its cherry products and hosts an annual Cherry Festival.
Traverse City
This type of resource can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind, and biomass.
renewable resource
This includes magazines, newspapers, and other forms of news reported are
press
In 2011, Gov. Rick Snyder passed the
anti-bullying law
Name two ways you can volunteer.
1.)
2.)
What country does Michigan share a boundary with?
Canada
Judges and courts are apart of the ________________ ________________.
Judicial Branch
Voting is both a __________ and a __________.
right / responsibility
In the _____, the state government created the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR).
1960's
What holiday is celebrated:
- The last Monday in May
- The first Monday in September
- Memorial Day
- Labor Day
This geological process involves the movement of Earth's plates, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the creation of mountain ranges.
Tectonic Activity
Limited land availability compelled settlers to leave their homes. This is known as a . . .
push factor
Where is the Rosa Parks bus located?
The Henry Ford Museum
According to your book, how many steps are there to help solve a public policy?
6
What does Memorial Day honor?
celebrates and honors the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Which 3 states does Michigan share boundaries with?
Ohio, Indiana & Wisconsin
An ____________________ is someone who comes into a foreign country from another country to live.
immigrant
Where did Rosa Parks live until her death in 2005?
Detroit
Name the 6 steps to help solve a public policy issue.
1.) State the issue clearly.
2.) Research the problem.
3.) Discuss or debate possible solutions.
4.) Decide on the best solution.
5.) Put the solution into action.
6.) Study the results.
What does Labor Day celebrate?
the social and economic achievements of American workers
The __________ __________ play a large role in Michigan's climate.
Great Lakes
What war was only a war of words?
Toledo War