Civics Unit 1 Vocab

Divine Right

• The belief that a monarch's authority comes directly from God
• The belief that a monarch's authority comes from the military
• The belief that a monarch's authority comes from the constitution
• The belief that a monarch's authority comes from the people

Force Theory

• Scientific theory for when people only believe in science

• Economic theory for people to find money

• Social theory for when a government submits to the will of the people

• Political theory for when a government is taken over by force

What is government?

• The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
• A type of animal found in the wild

• A type of fruit
• A type of clothing

What is a monarchy?

• A form of government where power is determined by a council of elders.
• A form of government where a single person holds all the power and authority.
• A form of government where a group of people hold all the power and authority.
• A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.

What is an oligarchy?

• A form of government where all citizens have equal power and control
• A form of government where a small group of people have control over a country or organization.
• A form of government where decisions are made by a large group of people
• A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power

What is a republic?

• A type of fruit
• A form of government where a monarch is the head of state
• A system of government where the people elect representatives to make decisions

What is a state?

• A state is a politically organized body of people in a definite territory.

• A state is a type of water vapor
• A state is a type of financial institution
• A state is a type of emotional condition

What is a theocracy?

• A government led by a single dictator
• A system of government based on the rule of law
• A form of government in which a religious institution is the source of authority.
• A form of government where power is held by a small group of people

What is the social contract?

• An implicit agreement between members of a society to cooperate for social benefits.
• A formal agreement between political parties to share power
• A physical barrier used to separate different social classes
• A legal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens

What is natural law?

• A form of alternative medicine using natural remedies
• A theory that certain rights or values are inherent by virtue of human nature and can be universally understood through reason.
• A type of diet based on natural foods
• A type of physical therapy using natural elements