Describe elect
to choose leaders by voting
What is freedom of speech?
Freedom of speech means you can speak in public about your ideas and beliefs.
jury
Heroes in a community are willing to cooperate. What does cooperate mean?
Cooperate means to work together.
Describe common good.
the good of everyone in a community
What is freedom of religion?
Freedom of religion means you can practice any religion you choose to and people aren't allowed to tell you what you have to believe.
Define consequence. Should a responsible citizen have negative consequences?
A consequence is something that happens because of what a person does.
No, he/she shouldn't!
Heroes often display model character traits. What is a character trait?
A character trait is a quality that a person has. It is something that describes them on the inside & is displayed in their words and actions.
Describe majority rule.
the idea of majority rule says that what more than half of the voters want becomes the rule
What is freedom of the press?
Freedom of the press allows people to write, read, and watch what they want. Citizens can share their opinions in the media.
Describe something a volunteer could do to be a responsible member of his/her community.
Answers will vary --- should include something that benefits the common good.
Describe justice.
Justice is fairness for everyone.
Describe minority rights
the idea of minority rights says that people who don't agree still have rights
What is freedom of assembly?
Freedom of assembly means people can gather, assemble, or get together in peaceful groups.
How do people in your community work for the common good? List 4 examples.
Answers will vary.
Name one hero who showed model citizenship. Explain what made him/her a model citizen.
Answers will vary.