Vocabulary Cumulative #1

What is the best definition of Civics?

• the study of the rights and duties of citizenship.

• the study of the rights and duties of the clergy.

• the study of the rights and duties of media.

• the study of the rights and duties of warfare.

A government where power come from the people is...

• democracy

• aristocracy

• oligarchy

• republic

In a ___________ citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf.

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

What is an agreement among people in a society with their government?

• republic contract

• proclamation

• natural right

• social contract

What is a freedom people possess relating to life, liberty, and property?

• natural right

• democracy

• social contract

• duty

___________ are things we should do as citizens. 

• Chores

• Obligations

• Duties

• Responsibilities

Paying taxes is an example of a citizen's duty, which example below would be another duty of citizenship? Choose two

• Voting in the presidential election in the 2024 election

• Practicing your desired religion and choosing not to attend church

• Obeying the speed limit set by your local community leaders

• Attending high school and receiving an education

Fill-in the Blank

What is the name of the 1215 document that limited the power of King John provided landowners trial by a jury of one's peers and banned cruel & unusual punishment?

Which type of government is historically the most oppressive?

• Direct Democracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

The concept that people have to agree to be governed. If the government fails to protect their rights, people can revolt and abolish the government.

• Separation of powers

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Social Contract