Civics 1
what are the first words in the Preamble to the Constitution?
We The People
selection from a set of alternatives
choice
means of obtaining citizenship
birth or naturalization
not enough for all who want it
scarcity
citizens who ignore their civic duties face this
Fine or jailtime
A system of____ and _____ gives each of the three branches of government ways to limit the powers of the other branches
Checks & Balances
natural, human, capital, entrepreneurship
types of resources
Which branch of national government has the power to pass laws
Congress (Legislative branch)
The using of goods and services is known as
Consumption
In a Civil case, the ___ files the complaint
Plaintiff
What is RAPPS
freedom of Religion
freedom of Assembly
freedom of Petition
freedom of Press
freedom of Speech
people often perform the same type of work as their parents. Decisions are made based on tradition
traditional economy
Those who govern are also bound by the law
Rule of Law
This is determined by supply and demand
price
The government both promotes and regulates.
Competition
Where in the constitution are the powers of the three branches of government defined
Articles One, Two, Three
rivalry between producers or sellers of a good or service
competition
Which amendment defines citizens as all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to the jurisdiction thereof?
14th Amendment
Centrally planned, government owned economy
command economy
Through their purchases, consumers determine what is produced
consumer sovereignty
Name Five Fundamental Political principes that shaped our constitution and government.
Consent of the Governed
Limited Government
Rule of Law
Democracy
Representative Government
Most economies in the United States are this type
mixed economy
People elect others to make laws and rule on their behalf
representational government
What consumers are willing to purchase at a certain price
demand
What are three government agencies that oversee the way individuals and companies do business?
FCC (Federal Communications Commissions)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)