Unit 7 Social Studies Review Flashcard

Front

Which part of government is responsible for matters affecting the people in a state that are not handled by the federal government?

Back

state government

Front

What is a rule?

Back

a standard for expected behavior

Front

What are rights?

Back

freedoms

Front

What is a form of government where people rule themselves through elected representatives?

Back

republic

Front

What is a principle?

Back

an important belief that guides how people act

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What is a local government?

Back

the body of government responsible for making and enforcing laws for a local city, town, or county

Front

If you break the law you might have to ___________.

Back

pay a fine

Front

What is a consequence?

Back

Something that happens as a result of an action, event, or circumstance.

Front

What is the constitution?

Back

agreed upon set of rules or laws

Front

Consequence

Back

something that happens as a result of an action, event, or circumstance