Social Studies-Midterm Jacob

Define Civics

• the study of the rights and duties of citizens.

• the study of ancient civilizations.

• the study of economic systems.

• the study of world geography.

Define Citizenship

• being a member of a country.

• owning property in a country.

• having a passport from a country.

• visiting a country frequently.

Define Citizen

• community member who owes loyalty to a government and is entitled to protection from it.

• a person who is temporarily residing in a country.

• an individual who is not subject to any laws.

• a foreigner visiting a country for tourism.

Define Service Economy

• people earning a living by providing services.

• an economy based on manufacturing goods.

• an economy focused on agricultural production.

• an economy driven by technological innovation.

Define Values: the general principles or beliefs people use to make choices.

• Values

• Goals

• Habits

• Preferences

Define Popular Sovereignty

• government by consent of the governed.

• rule by a single leader.

• control by a foreign power.

• government by divine right.

Define Institutions: sets of ideas that people have about relationships, obligations, roles, and functions.

• Institutions are sets of ideas that people have about relationships, obligations, roles, and functions.

• Institutions are physical buildings where people gather for social activities.

• Institutions are government organizations that enforce laws and regulations.

• Institutions are financial entities that manage money and investments.

Define Diverse

• showing a great deal of variety; very different.

• lacking variety; monotonous.

• similar in nature; homogeneous.

• limited in scope; narrow.

Define Ethnic: relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.

• Ethnic: relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.

• Ethnic: relating to a group of people with different dietary habits.

• Ethnic: relating to a subgroup with a common language but different traditions.

• Ethnic: relating to a population subgroup with a shared economic status.

Define Direct Democracy

• all citizens meet to debate government matters and vote firsthand.

• a system where representatives are elected to make decisions on behalf of citizens.

• a government where a single ruler holds all the power.

• a political system where power is divided between national and regional governments.