Lesson 1 - vocab/ exit ticket

A system of elected or appointed citizens who

make, enforce, and interpret the laws for a community, state or country

• dictatorship
• anarchy
• monarchy
• government

the power and

authority of the government comes from the people

• The government derives its power from foreign nations.
• The authority of the government is absolute and unchangeable.
• The people have no influence over the government's power.
• popular sovereignty

The introductory

section to the United States Constitution that outlines the purposes of the government

• Introduction
• Constitutional Framework
• Preamble
• Government Overview

statements that define how citizens should behave

• Guidelines for personal conduct
• Social norms and expectations
• Cultural traditions and practices
• Laws

the principle that everybody, including government officials, must obey the laws

• Rule of law
• Social contract
• Judicial review
• Separation of powers

Why do we have government?

• To collect taxes from citizens.
• To enforce strict laws on personal behavior.
• We have government to maintain order and provide security.
• To control all aspects of daily life.

Why is it important to have rules or laws?

• It is important to have rules or laws to maintain order, protect rights, and ensure justice.
• Laws are meant to restrict personal freedom.
• Rules are only necessary for punishment.
• Having rules is a sign of weakness.

What is the purpose of a constitution ?

• To provide a detailed history of a nation.
• The purpose of a constitution is to establish the framework of government and protect the rights of individuals.
• To outline the duties of individual citizens only.
• To serve as a decorative document for government buildings.