Vocabulary(Whats the Definition?)
Civics
What does the Legislative Branch Do?
Creates the Laws
When was the Bill of Rights made?
Ratified December 15, 1791
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt
What is culture?
the set of beliefs, values, behaviors, and customs that a group of people share
Rights
a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way
What does the Judicial Branch Do?
Evaluates the Laws
(interprets the laws)
How much amendments were there in the Bill of Rights?
10 amendments
What was the first country to use paper currency?
China
Who are the important people in history?
Albert Einstein, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin
Responsibilities
the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone
Carries out Laws
What does the Executive Branch do?
What was the Bill of Rights made for?
spells out Americans' rights in relation to their government
Who was the first Black Supreme Court justice in the United States?
Thurgood Marshall
What is modern history?
he study of historical events and developments that have occurred from roughly the early 15th century onwards
Election
a formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position
What are the members of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court and other courts
What was the 2nd amendment made for?
to protect the right of the people to bear arms and to establish a well-regulated militia
What is considered the largest contiguous empire in history?
The Mongol Empire
What are some characteristic features of modern civilizations?
highly developed technology, complex urban environments, global interconnectedness, advanced communication systems, diverse social structures, specialized economies, a focus on scientific inquiry, and established systems of governance; often including democratic principles, strong emphasis on education, and a high level of individual freedom
Constitution
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies is its members
Executive branch
Who made the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What event is commonly believed to have sparked World War I?
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
What is a social system?
a network of interconnected relationships between individuals, groups, and institutions within a society, structured by shared norms, values, and roles, which collectively function to create a coherent whole