Government Vocab
The __________ is governing body of a nation, state or community.
Government
What is a society?
A community, nation or group of people that share a common lifestyle and organization.
Society helps everyone utilize ______ to make think rationally and solve problems.
Civic Reasoning
What makes a person a citizen of the United States by birth?
A person can become a citizen by birth because they were born in the United States or one of its territories, or because one or both parents were American citizens.
What is anarchy?
A state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority
Who are some people who make up our society?
Everyday civilians like students, lawyers, doctors, teachers and more.
Many people argue that today’s world has become _______ due to the loss of civil order.
Dystopian
As a citizen, what are you required to do by law?
Citizens are required to obey the laws created by Congress and by their state and local governments.
The concept of human rights and equality helps maintain the stability of ______.
Society
A ______ is a rule set by the community.
Law
What is the role of the government?
To maintain the social order and balance in society by creating and enforcing laws, protecting citizens rights, providing public assistance and ensuring national defense.
A ________ is the status of being a citizen, belonging to a nation, and having the associated rights and responsibilities.
Citizenship
What is an example of anarchy?
A society where lawlessness takes place, and criminal acts increase, like the modern day Purge.
Who are some people that work in the community to keep us safe?
Doctors, Firefighters, the Local Police, and etc.
What rights does a citizen have?
Freedom of Religion, speech, press, assembly and to bear arms.
What is the Citizenship Test?
A process where a person from another country must study and practice for their citizenship tests to become a U.S. citizen. Thousands of people around the world take the test every year in hopes of becoming a citizen of the United States.
What is Civic Reasoning?
The process of thinking bout what actions or decisions to take in a collaborative effort
How is civic reasoning important in society?
It empowers us to be well informed, active citizens and gives us the opportunity to change the world around us.
What is the Constitution?
A system of laws that formally states citizens rights and responsibilities.
What is a democracy? Give an example.
A democracy is a government by the people. Citizens can take part in the democratic process by voting.