Basics of Democracy
He said the first duty of a good citizen is to “pull his weight.”
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
True or False: The government owns all businesses in a free enterprise system.
What is False?
What does private ownership allow people to do?
Own property like houses, cars, or businesses.
This is money citizens must give to the government to help pay for services.
What are taxes?
The simplest way to make a difference in politics is to ________.
What is vote?
In 1796, he said that citizens must obey the government they helped create.
Who is George Washington?
Free enterprise is also called this economic system.
What is capitalism
Give one example of private ownership.
Owning a home.
Citizens may be called to serve on one of these in a courtroom.
What is a jury?
Writing letters, petitions, or joining political parties are ways to ________.
What is participation in democracy?
This idea says all people are treated fairly under the law.
What is equality?
Competition in free enterprise helps keep prices ________.
What is fair/low?
What does individual initiative mean?
People can take action to start businesses or create ideas.
This duty involves joining the military when your country needs you.
What is serving in the armed forces?
Running for office means trying to become an ________.
What is an elected leader?
In democracy, the ________ makes decisions, but the rights of the minority are protected.
What is the majority?
A business lowering prices to attract customers is an example of ________.
What is competition?
Why is individual initiative important in a democracy?
It gives people freedom to improve their lives.
Name one civic duty besides voting.
Paying taxes, obeying laws, or serving on a jury.
What is one way students can make a difference in their community?
Organizing a food drive, cleaning up a park, or volunteering.
Citizens must do this to make democracy continue to exist.
What is participate (or be involved)?
People are free to make their own choices about work and spending. This is called ________.
What is economic freedom?
What is profit?
The money left after costs are paid.
What is one civic duty all U.S. citizens must do when they turn 18?
Register for the Selective Service (males) / or serve on a jury when called.
What is the difference between a duty and a responsibility?
A duty is something citizens must do by law, like paying taxes. A responsibility is something citizens should do, like voting or helping the community.