Civics Unit 0

Define: Authoritarianism

• A form of government in which power is held by one individual or a small group, and political freedoms are restricted

• A system where citizens directly vote on laws

• A government system based on elected representatives

• A community-led decision-making process

Define: Oligarchy

• A system where all citizens vote on every decision

• A government controlled by a small group of people

• A system where the people have no political power

• A type of democratic government

Define: Direct Democracy

• A government where people elect representatives to make decisions

• A system where citizens vote on every issue directly

• A form of government controlled by a small elite

• A system where power is held by one leader

Define: Representative Democracy

• A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies

• A government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf

• A form of government led by a single ruler

• A government where a small group controls all decisions

Define: Knowledge

• The ability to perform tasks and solve problems

• The awareness and understanding of information and facts

• The commitment to participate in civic duties

• The ability to work with others in a community

Define: Skills

• The awareness of civic rights and duties

• The ability to perform specific tasks effectively

• The understanding of governmental structures

• The participation in community activities

Define: Commitment

• The responsibility to follow laws

• A pledge to actively participate and contribute to a cause

• The knowledge of civic rights

• The skill to perform tasks in a community setting

Define: Civic Actor

• A person who performs in political plays

• A person who actively participates in community and political life

• A representative in a democratic government

• A member of an oligarchic government

Define: Community

• A group of people who live in different countries

• A society or group of people living together in a specific area

• A large government organization

• A small group of political leaders

Define: Rights

• The duties and obligations of citizens

• Legal entitlements and freedoms granted to individuals

• The skills needed to participate in civic life

• The roles and responsibilities of government officials