Civics/Gov ILEARN Review

Civics & Government Review

Early Forms of Government

• Virginia House of Burgesses (1619)

• Mayflower Compact (1620)

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)

It's all about limited government!

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Multiple Choice

The agreement between the Pilgrims and Native Americans that set up a new government for their community.

• Mayflower Compact

• Thanksgiving Compact

• American Compact

• Pilgrim Compact

Multiple Choice

The Pilgrims agreed to make _____ laws for their new community.

• fair

• unfair

• nice

• special

Multiple Choice

 Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?

•  to show that they opposed representative government.

• to establish an orderly community

•  to reinforce the laws of England in the new colony

•  to guarantee universal religious tolerance in the colony

Multiple Choice

The Mayflower Compact is the first example in America of _________ .

• democratic self-government

• absolute monarchy

• dictatorship

• civil war

Multiple Choice

Why did the pilgrims board the Mayflower?

• Religious Freedom

• Gold

• Avoid war

• trade

The following are some terms you may hear when people talk about government...

Union

• Joining two things into one

• Example: states or countries coming together for a specific purpose

  • Example: United Nations, European Union

Popular Sovereignty

The idea that government is created and kept in power by the people

Representative Government

• Elected by the citizens

• The representatives who are elected represent the citizens' ideas and concerns in the government

Constitutional Government

• A type of government that is based on the rule of law.

• The Constitution is considered the supreme law of the land.

Federal

• Two or more levels of government

• In the United States, we have national, state, and local governments

Individual Rights

• Rights granted to each person

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

• The Right to Privacy

• The Right to Own Property

Match

Match the following

• Joining two things into one

• The idea that government is created and kept in power by the people

• The representatives who are elected represent the citizens' ideas and concerns in the government

• A type of government that is based on the rule of law.

• Two or more levels of government

Union

Popular Sovereignty

Representative Government

Constitutional Government

Federal

• Union

• Popular Sovereignty

• Representative Government

• Constitutional Government

• Federal

What are political parties?

• individuals who organize to win elections, operate government, and influence public policy

• Political parties formed while ratifying (approving) the Constitution. Representatives were split between what they wanted, so they organized with like-minded people

How do elections work?

1. Candidates run to become their party's nominee

2. People vote for the candidate that they want to be the nominee in the PRIMARY ELECTION

3. Candidates run to win the general election

4. People vote in the general election and the winner is declared

Election Cycle

Poll

Where should you get information about policy, politicians, and voting?

• Facebook

• A political candidate's website

• Your neighbor

• Trusted journalists like news anchors, newspapers, or reporters

The best place to get information on what is happening in our government includes:

1. Official United States communication mediums (.gov websites, government alerts, etc.)

2. Websites of political candidates and current politicians

3. Trusted journalists from well-known news sources (The New York Times, Washington Post, NBC, etc.)

Civic Virtues

the character of a good participant in a system of government

Poll

What are some actions that good participants in government do?

• Cooperation

• Respect

• Civility

• Responsibility

All of the above!

Good participants in government:

• Respect others' opinions

• Work together

• Use politeness and manners

• Participate in the government through voting, voicing opinions, and contacting representatives

Poll

How can you voice your opinion in government?

• Yell at your representatives

• Vote when you turn 18

• Pay attention to what politicians are saying so you know who to vote for

• Complain on social media

The best way to make your voice heard is through voting for the representatives that best represent what you want to happen in the country/state/city.