Vocabulary/Key Terms
This vocabulary key term means the type of government where there is no government or structure at all.
ANARCHY
There are two things granted to us via our system of government and laws. What are they?
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This generation is the name for the newest generation that sociologists declare being created right now!
GENERATION ALPHA
There were two iconic ports that welcome in the influx of immigrants into the United States in history.
ELLIS ISLAND
ANGEL ISLAND
In ' A Day in the Life Without Government' what was the name of the little boy who got hurt?
JOHNNY
This vocabulary key term is used to define the body fo specific laws and rules that outline the structure for our government.
THE CONSTITUTION
What is the name of the first ten rights that are given to us?
THE BILL OF RIGHTS
This generation is the name for the generation nestled in-between the Greatest Generation and the Baby Boomers.
SILENT GENERATION
This is a vocabulary key term that means a cap or limit placed upon certain people coming into the country.
QUOTA
On the Citizenship Test - you had to name many things. Name at least four U.S. national holidays.
New Year's Day / Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / President's Day / Memorial Day / Independence Day / Labor Day / Columbus Day / Veterans Day / Thanksgiving Day / Christmas Day
These vocabulary key terms are used to describe the three branches of government.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
JUDICIAL BRANCH
There are three different levels of government. Can you name all three going from top to bottom?
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
STATE GOVERNMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
This generation is noted for having the most members of the generation that identify as LGBTQ.
MILLENNIAL GENERATION
PUSH - Disease, war, famine, drought, persecution, bad economy
PULL - Good jobs, good education, security, culture, extended family.
There are certain actions that can get you kicked out of the country. What do we call the act of betraying your country?
TREASON
This vocabulary key term refers to the groups of people in government with like views and opinions.
POLITICAL PARTIES
What is the vocabulary key term that is used to describe a collection of people within a defined area who are willing to be ruled by a system of laws and representatives?
THE STATE
Which generation was noted for being the generation with the most personal debt?
GENERATION X
This is the disease that was screened for most heavily throughout mass influx entry into the United States. Also what part of the body did it affect?
TRACHOMA
EYES
How many amendments total are in the U.S. Constitution?
27 AMENDMENTS
This vocabulary key terms defines the official process of becoming a citizen of the United States.
NATURALIZATION
Please answer the following:
A) How old must you be to drive?
B) How old must you be to vote?
C) How old must you be to be granted citizenship on your own?
D) How old must you be to register for Selective Service?
B) 18 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 18-26 years old
Please identify and name all of the generations in order as they appeared in the 1900s.
GREATEST GENERATION, SILENT GENERATION, BABY BOOMERS, GENERATION X, MILLENNIALS, GENERATION Z, GENERATION ALPHA
What are the four states in our republic that are border states and therefore could be impacted by The Wall?
CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS
There are a list of four countries that Americans are not allowed to travel to. Name at least three.
NORTH KOREA / LIBYA / ERITREA / SAUDI ARABIA