Borders & Nations
A river or mountain range separating countries is an example of this kind of border.
Physical border
When countries buy and sell goods to one another, they participate in this.
International trade
In this kind of government, laws place limits on the government's power.
Limited government
This kind of government has no legal limits placed on its ruler's power.
Unlimited government
What is a civic duty?
An action citizens are required by law to perform.
What is a civic responsibility?
An action citizens are encouraged or expected to perform, but generally are not legally required to do.
A straight border drawn along a line of latitude or longitude is this type.
Geometric border
This is a nation's plan for how it will act toward other countries.
Foreign policy
Ancient Athens practiced this kind of democracy, in which eligible citizens voted directly on decisions.
Direct democracy
This system seeks to control the government, economy, and even people's beliefs and actions.
Totalitarianism
Citizens are required to follow these rules established by the government.
Laws
This responsibility allows citizens to choose their leaders in local, state, and national elections.
Voting
A border created because of differences in language or religion is this type.
Cultural border
Countries use this to communicate, maintain friendly relations, solve problems, and prevent war.
Diplomacy
In this kind of democracy, citizens elect people to make laws and govern for them.
Representative democracy
This written plan of government often sets rules and limits for a limited government.
Constitution
Citizens and other taxpayers must pay these to help fund government services, such as schools, roads, and police departments.
Taxes
Citizens should read the news, follow current events, and learn about political issues to fulfill this responsibility.
Staying informed
A country with complete authority to make laws, collect taxes, and govern its territory is called this.
Sovereign nation
This international organization works to promote peace, security, and human rights around the world.
United Nations (UN)
In a presidential democracy, this group elects the head of state.
The people (voters)
China; Brazil; Germany; Saudi Arabia; North Korea; United States; Russia; Australia.
From the prior list, these four countries are considered totalitarian.
China; Saudi Arabia; North Korea; Russia
Citizens may be called to court to serve on one of these, helping decide whether someone is guilty or not guilty.
Jury
Organizing a peaceful protest is one way citizens can exercise this responsibility.
Participating in government / civic engagement
The term for a country's goals and priorities that help it succeed.
National interest
Name all THREE goals of diplomacy.
Solve international problems, prevent war, and open communication between countries
In a parliamentary democracy, this branch of government chooses the head of state.
Legislative branch
Name THREE characteristics of unlimited governments that can threaten citizens' freedom.
Limited freedoms, unprotected rights, limited political participation, use of force against opposition, or rulers not subject to law (any three)
At age 18, most men in the United States are required to register with this system in case the military needs to establish a draft.
Selective Service System
Besides voting and protesting, identify THREE ways citizens can actively participate in government.
Running for political office, joining a political party, joining an interest group, or working as a public servant (any three).