Definitions
DOUBLE: People elect leaders to represent them and make decisions.
representative democracy
The dictator controls almost every part of people’s lives such as jobs, schools, media, and even personal freedoms.
totalitarian
The rights described in the Declaration of Independence are (theres 3)
“life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
The introduction of the constitution that explains the goals of the government, starting with the famous words “We the People…”
preamble
What Arkansas city is called “Duck Capital of the World”?
Stuttgart
government where one person rules, usually a king, queen, emperor, or sultan.
monarch(y)
Citizens have a voice in how they are governed,
democratic government
document the American colonies wrote to officially break away from Great Britain.
Declaration of Independence
There are ________ total amendments
27
Arkansas shares borders with how many states?
Six (Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma).
government where one person has total power over the country.
dictator
The ruler has total control over the country and its people.
absolute monarchy
The Declaration of Independence was approved on (mm/dd/yy)
July 4, 1776
The __________ are the first 10 amendments
bill of rights
DOUBLE: Which U.S. president was born in Hope, Arkansas?
Bill Clinton
a government where the people have the power.
democracy
DOUBLE: Citizens have little or no power
nondemocratic government
Act that protects people from being treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
Civil Rights Act (1964)
services are paid for through _______, which are collected by the government to benefit everyone.
taxes
What is the state bird of Arkansas?
Mockingbird
written plan that explains how the government is organized and what powers it has.
constitution
The king or queen is mostly a symbol of the country and doesn’t make the laws.
constitutional monarchy
Every person has rights that cannot be _________
taken away (or close to it)
The main 3 articles of the constitution include:
judicial, legislative, and legislative branches
What river is the longest one flowing through Arkansas?
Arkansas River
All citizens vote and make decisions together.
direct democracy
instead of one person, a small group of people share the power and make decisions together.
oligarchy
Protects students from discrimination based on gender in schools and sports.
TITLE IX
The 13th Amendment did what?
ended slavery
Who is Mr. G's favorite baseball team?
A type of representative democracy where citizens agree to follow the laws created by their elected leaders.
republic
government run by religious leaders
theocracy
Makes sure all citizens have an equal chance to vote.
Voting Rights Act (1965)
The Executive Branch includes the:
president and vice president
STEAL 200(+700) OF OTHER TEAMS POINTS: In 1994, the Arkansas Razorbacks won the NCAA basketball championship. Who was their coach?