Vocab
people running for office
candidate
The idea that the greatest number of people get their way is called __________________________
majority rule
What is the common good?
What is best for the whole community or most people
A person who lives in a country and has rights and responsibilities is a:
citizen
What is the smallest continent?
Australia
collecting signatures for a cause
petition
Protecting the rights of smaller groups is called __________________________.
minority rights
Who is a constituent?
A person who lives in an area and is represented by an elected official.
A special benefit given to certain people is called a:
privilege
What document starts with “We the People”?
constitution
taking part in choosing leaders
voting
A problem or topic people care about is called an _____________________
issue
What is the Constitution?
A set of rules and laws that explains how a government works
The freedom to do something protected by law is a:
right
What is the longest river in the United States?
Mississippi River
tasks citizens should take care of
responsibilities
When people work together to reach an agreement, it is called ___________________
negotiation
What was the Constitutional Convention?
A meeting in 1787 where leaders came together to create the Constitution.
A government where people vote for leaders to represent them is:
representative democracy
Who was the second President of the United States?
john adams
things citizens are expected to do
duties
An agreement where both sides give something up is called a ________________________
compromise
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first plan of government for the United States that was later replaced because it was too weak.
A group that works to win elections and hold power in government is a:
political party
What continent is Egypt in?
Africa