Florida Civic Literacy Exam Review

The social contract

• The idea that the state exists only to serve the will of the
  people, who are the source of all political power enjoyed by the state.

• Division of the government into
  three branches, each with its own purpose and functions; Each branch of
  government can exercise checks, or controls, over the other branches.

• A requirement that legal matters be resolved according to
  established rules and principles, and that individuals be treated fairly.

• A majority should make political decisions
  for the whole group. However, minorities have rights that cannot be taken
  away by elected majorities

• Guarantee that no person or group will be denied the
  protection under the law that is enjoyed by similar persons or groups.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances

• Division of the government into
  three branches, each with its own purpose and functions; Each branch of
  government can exercise checks, or controls, over the other branches

• A set of principles for ensuring an orderly and just society where
  everyone, including the government, is held accountable under the law

• A requirement that legal matters be resolved according to
  established rules and principles, and that individuals be treated fairly.

• The liberty of an individual to exercise freely the rights
  generally accepted as being outside of governmental control

• Guarantee that no person or group will be denied the
  protection under the law that is enjoyed by similar persons or groups

Rule of Law

• A set of principles for ensuring an orderly and just society where
  everyone, including the government, is held accountable under the law

• Equal justice under the law where no one is above the
  reach of the law, and no one is entitled to unfair advantages or subjected to
  unequal penalties based on the law.

• Universal and inalienable rights that
  cannot be taken away by human laws.

• A government’s authority is determined and limited by a
  body of laws or constitution

• Civil rights is
  the basic right of freedom from discrimination based on certain personal
  characteristics such as gender, race, or disability; Civil liberties are basic
  freedoms.

Due Process

• A requirement that legal matters be resolved according to
  established rules and principles, and that individuals be treated fairly.

• A set of principles for ensuring an orderly and just society where
  everyone, including the government, is held accountable under the law

• Equal justice under the law where no one is above the
  reach of the law, and no one is entitled to unfair advantages or subjected to
  unequal penalties based on the law.

• The liberty of an individual to exercise freely the rights
  generally accepted as being outside of governmental control.

• Citizens
  elect representatives to carry out their will.

Equality Under the Law

• Equal justice under the law where no one is above the
  reach of the law, and no one is entitled to unfair advantages or subjected to
  unequal penalties based on the law.

• Universal and inalienable rights that
  cannot be taken away by human laws

• set of principles for ensuring an orderly and just society where
  everyone, including the government, is held accountable under the law

• The liberty of an individual to exercise freely the rights
  generally accepted as being outside of governmental control.

• Civil rights is
  the basic right of freedom from discrimination based on certain personal
  characteristics such as gender, race, or disability; Civil liberties are basic
  freedoms.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Popular Sovereignty

• Government’s power comes from the people, who can change or remove it if needed.

• Basic, inalienable rights that can’t be taken away by laws.

• Division of power between the federal government and the states.

• Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will.

• Government’s power is defined and limited by a constitution or set of laws.

Natural Rights and Natural Law

• Basic, inalienable rights that can’t be taken away by laws.

• Principles for orderly and fair society where everyone, even government, must follow the law

• The idea that the state exists to serve the people, who hold all the political power.

• Government’s power is defined and limited by a constitution or set of laws.

• Bill of rights protect civil rights which is freedom from discrimination, and liberties which are basic freedoms

Federalism

• Division of power between the federal government and the states.

• Divides the government in three branches, each with its own role. Each branch can check others to prevent one becoming too powerful.

• Government’s power comes from the people, who can change or remove it if needed.

• Freedom to exercise rights without government interference.

• Government’s power is defined and limited by a constitution or set of laws.

Individual Liberty

• Freedom to exercise rights without government interference.

• Basic, inalienable rights that can’t be taken away by laws.

• Everyone is treated under the same law.

• Government’s power comes from the people, who can change or remove it if needed.

• Legal matters must follow established rules to ensure a fair treatment for everyone.

Republicanism and Representative Democratic Government

• Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will.

• Citizens can choose the representative through fair and free voting.

• Division of power between the federal government and the states.

• The idea that the state exists to serve the people, who hold all the political power.