Basic info
Where did the first democracy develop?
Athens, Greece
The government maintaining social order means that it makes ___________ to prohibit crimes and punish those who break them, and provides ______________ to resolve disputes.
law, courts
What is the most common type of government in modern times?
Democracy
The main objective of this is to give citizens rights and freedoms that cannot be abused by the government:
The Bill of Rights
How is power gained in a monarchy?
Being born into it
The definition of Civics from our Slides/Notes:
The study of the rights and duties of citizenship
Yoda is seen as a leader among the Jedi because of his age, experience, and wisdom. What origin of government theory would best fit Yoda in this situation?
Evolutionary Theory
When he first took over, Simba was king and had absolute control over Pride Rock, but lately, the other lions wrote up a Constitution and placed limits on what he could do. What type of government does Simba belong to now?
Limited monarchy
What does the rule of law mean in regard to leaders?
Leaders are not above the law and will be held accountable if they break the law
Totalitarianism
Tell me how our civics class defines the US Constitution:
The supreme law of the US
King Arthur is seen as destined to rule or chosen by God since he pulled the sword from the stone. Which theory of government does this fit?
Divine Right
What type of democracy does the US have, and why is it necessary?
Representative democracy
The US has too large a population and is large geographically, making a direct democracy logistically impossible
This principle of democracy means that the government must let the people know what's going on through public meetings and the press:
transparency
Define Anarchy:
There is no government or the government has no control
What are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
In Avatar, Fire Lord Ozai brings other nations under his control through military force and strength, forcing them to become part of the Fire Nation. Which theory of the origin of government does this fit under?
Force theory
Explain why punishments in Theocracies are so heavily punitive:
When someone violates a law in a theocracy, they are not only seen as disrespecting their government or a fellow man, but are seen as disobedient to the religious law or a god
Give four examples of citizen participation in democracy:
-voting in elections
-speaking out or protesting
-paying taxes
-debating
-paying taxes
-attending civic meetings
majority, minority
Two part:
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
What Economic system is the US?
We the People
Capitalist/Market
Name the four functions/purposes of government from our Slides/Notes
-Maintain Social Order
-Provide Public Services
-Provide National Security
-Make Economic Decisions
In Orwell's Animal Farm, the pigs take over and become the ruling class. They make all the other animals serve their interests. What specific government do the pigs represent?
Oligarchy
accept the results of an election
The government allowing private ownership of property and business is this democratic principle:
Economic freedom