We all know this
A person who belongs to a particular country, state, or commonwealth by birth or naturalization and has legally recognized rights and duties as a member of that entity.
Example ¨I am an American __________¨
What is Citizen
The fundamental, supreme law of a sovereign state or organization that establishes its government structure, defines the scope of power, and guarantees individual rights.
What is Constitution
A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems.
Hint: Without a governing body, formal authority, or enforced laws.
What is Anarchy
The suppression or removal of writing, artistic work, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
What is Censorship
A formal, non-binding statement written by an appellate judge or Supreme Court Justice who disagrees with the majority ruling in a case.
What is Dissenting Opinion
A far-left political and economic ideology aiming to establish a classless, stateless, and moneyless society based on common ownership of the means of production. It seeks to eliminate private property and capitalism, replacing them with collective ownership to ensure goods are distributed based on need.
What is Communism
Written request submitted to an authority—such as a court, government, or organization—demanding specific action or change. It is frequently signed by many people to demonstrate collective support for a cause.
What is Petetion
A union or alliance of sovereign states, groups, or people who join together for a common purpose, often maintaining their own independence.
What is Confederacy
Specific authorities granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, primarily found in Article I, Section 8. They define the limits of federal action (e.g., coining money, declaring war).
What is Delegated Powers
(of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers.
What is Bicameral
Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.
Examples would be: Montgomery Bus __________.
What is Boycott
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
What is Census
A system of government that divides power between a central (national) authority and constituent political units, such as states or provinces.
What is Federalism
A political procedure, primarily in the U.S. Senate, used to delay or block a vote on legislation through extended debate or other obstructive tactics.
What is Filibuster
An official in a government department, in particular one perceived as being concerned with procedural correctness at the expense of people's needs.
What is Bureaucrat
The social science that studies how individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make choices on allocating limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants.
What is Economics
An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
What is Capitalism
A form of government where supreme authority is vested in a single person—a monarch (such as a king, queen, or emperor)—who acts as the head of state.
What is Monarchy
Prohibits the government from creating an official state religion, favoring one religion over another, or preferring religion over non-religion.
What is Establishment Cause
The strategic manipulation of electoral district boundaries to give one political party or group an unfair advantage over another.
What is Gerrymandering
To formally charge a public official with misconduct or a crime, initiating a legislative process that may lead to removal from office. It also means to challenge the credibility of a witness or evidence in legal proceedings.
What is Impeach
A form of government where one person, or a small group holds absolute, unrestricted power.
Hint: Has a "cult personality"
What is Dictatorship
A form of government or leadership that demands strict obedience, concentrates power in a leader or small elite, and suppresses individual freedom and democratic processes.
What is Authoritarian
An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
What is Embargo
The power of a higher court to review, amend, or overturn decisions made by lower courts or administrative agencies. A prime example is the U.S. Supreme Court reviewing Miranda V. Arizona.
What is Appellate Jurisdiction