Government
Who holds the power in a democracy?
Citizens (The People)
What country are you a citizen of?
The United States of America
Clearing forests destroys wildlife habitats, while factories and cars release pollutants into air and waterways. Is an example of what type of impact Positive or Negative?
Negative Impact
Define Petition
A Formal Request
Largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
Describe the purpose of Governments in a society:
Makes laws and manages a nation or community.
Name one Mandatory Responsibility of every citizen
Following the law OR Serving on Jury's
Define Sustainability
Using natural resources wisely today so that future generations will still have enough.
Define Right
a Freedom protected by law (Like Freed of Speech)
Which social media platform has a ghost emoji as its logo?
Snapchat
King Leopold, Queen Elizabeth, King Arthur, are all examples of which form of government.
Monarchy
List two freedoms Guaranteed to every civilian
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, etc.
What did the clean water act do?
Made it illegal for factories to dump their waste into the water.
Define Civic Resposibility
Is a duty that keeps our society fair and safe (Like obeying laws or voting)
Which movie character has a small pet dragon as a guide/sidekick?
Mulan
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the government:
Order & Safety: Through Laws
Public Services: They build roads, maintain water systems, and run public schools.
Jury Duty: Serving on Jurys
Serving on Jurys
What are some ways students can practice civics today?
Following the law and being respectful
Why did Early humans settlements form in river valleys?
Fertile soil and Fresh water made farming possible
Define Democracy
Gives powers to citizens through voting
Finish the verse:
Shawty got them apple bottom jeans boots with the fur __________________________.
The whole club was looking at her.
Queen Aubria noticed there was too much homework in Mr. Browns class so she quickly passed a law banning homework. Describe why she was able to pass the law quickly and how things would be different if it was a democracy:
Monarchies do not require any debates or voting so the law was able to be passed faster. In a Democracy passing the law would have taken longer because there would need to be debates and votes.
Devonn notices that the school keeps reusing the same food. What can Devonn create to make this change happen? Who would Devonn give this *Insert Term* to?
Devonn would create a petition that he would give to Ms. Wilson OR The Lunch Manager.
Kemaura burns down a forest to make way for a homeless shelter in our area. What are the positive effects of this decision?
The building will provide housing options for the homeless.
Define Monarchy
Ruled by a king or queen who inherits power through family ties.
What city did the first reported car accident happen in?
St. Louis