Vocabulary
What is the definition of democracy?
A type of government in which the people are in control/power.
What are the 3 branches of the United States government, as states in articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution?
The legislative branch (article I), the executive branch (article II), and the Judicial Branch (III).
What is the definition of amendment?
A formal change, correction, or improvement made to the Constitution of the United States.
What are states powers called?
Reserved powers.
How many stages of the civics project are there?
There are 6 stages of the civics project.
What is the Constitution?
The laws/rulebook of the United States Government.
What 2 houses make up the legislative branch?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
How many rights are in the 1st amendment?
5: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government
What is an example of a concurrent power?
Collecting taxes, building roads, creating courts, making laws, borrowing money
What did your group do for the civics project?
Answers will vary.
What is nationalization?
It is the process of becoming a citizen of the United States.
The President, Donald Trump.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What is a social institution?
A social institution is a group or organization that has specific roles, norms, and expectations, which functions to meet the social needs of society. Examples: family, government, religion, education, and media.
How did we want to improve school lunches?
More options, bigger portions, more nutritional options, and more flavor.
What does the word, economy, mean?
9
Name an amendment and the number that it is.
Answers will vary.
True or False: The naturalization process is an easy process to become a citizen.
False: The naturalization process to become a U.S. citizen is not easy. It involves voluntarily taking and passing a naturalization test, and at the naturalization ceremony, individuals take the Oath of Allegiance and officially become U.S. citizens.
Who went to the civics project showcase in Springfield for us?
Audrey and Ivy
What is Popular Sovereignty?
It is the idea that a government's power comes from the people.
What does checks and balances mean?
A system that allows each branch of a government to amend, override, or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from exerting too much power.
What is the 10th amendment?
Powers not listed in the Constitution are given to the states.
There were 13 original states, name 3.
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
What is the goal of the civics project?
The goal of the civics project is to teach students how to try and change things in their community/society. It might not always happen, but it's important that you don't give up.