Identity Vocab
the distinguishing character or personality of an individual
What is Identity
Number of branches
3
A law needs to be made to improve public education.
legislative branch
a system of government where the power to make decisions is held by the people
what is democracy
name of the book we read last year
don't ask me where i'm from
refers to the idea that one is a member of a particular cultural, national, or racial group that may share some of the following elements: culture, religion, race, language, or place of origin
what is ethnicity
number of years a state rep can serve
2
A new military commander needs to be appointed.
executive
direct democracy
people participate by directly voting
name the 4 type of schools we learned about
METCO, charter, open enrollment, and exam
a way of describing a person's or family's economic and social standing in relation to others
what is socioeconomic status
What type of democracy is the US
representative democracy
A law is declared unconstitutional
judicial
this branch makes laws
name the at least 3 of young activists we learned about
greta thunberg
malala
x gonzalez
little miss flint
theoretical framework that describes how multiple forms of discrimination and oppression overlap and create unique challenges for people with multiple identities
what is intersectionality
what is the importance of a democracy
it empowers people to have a say in their government
A budget bill is proposed for funding new roads.
legislative
checks and balances
a fundamental principal of the US gov that ensures no branch becomes too powerful
define microaggression
indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group.
define intersectionality in your own words and why it is important to understand
overlap
multiple forms of discrimination
explain why it is important to understand our government. USE CER to support your answer
- make informed decisions
- protect ourselves/rights
Congress passes a law, but the President disagrees.
executive
a system of government where power is divided between national and local governments
a pwi= predominately white institution
struggle= poc would be the minority and might experience discrimination