Obedience & Disobedience Vocab

Which of the following best describes "defiance"?

• A willingness to follow rules without question

• A refusal to obey authority and a tendency to resist

• An act of complying with the law

• A peaceful agreement to follow regulations

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is an example of an "infraction"?

• Following the rules of a contest

• Violating a school’s dress code policy

• Submitting a completed assignment

• Winning a court case

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following describes an insubordinate person?

• Someone who always follows their boss’s directions

• Someone who organizes their tasks efficiently

• Someone who refuses to obey their supervisor’s orders

• Someone who apologizes after breaking a rule

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following best describes an insurgent?

• A loyal follower of the government

• A person who revolts against authority

• A judge who enforces the law

• A teacher guiding their students

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following best describes an "insurrection"?

• A peaceful protest seeking government reforms

• An organized rebellion against the government

• A public debate on political policies

• A formal meeting with government leaders

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following best describes a "malcontent"?

• Someone who is always cheerful and satisfied

• Someone who is unhappy and frequently complains

• Someone who avoids conflict and remains neutral

• Someone who resolves disputes peacefully

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following describes "perverse" behavior?

• Insisting on doing the opposite of what is expected

• Following a logical and reasonable course of action

• Accepting advice with an open mind

• Acting generously and selflessly

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following could be considered "sedition"?

• Writing a letter praising the government

• Planning an event to peacefully support a new law

• Encouraging others to revolt against the government

• Voting in an election to express dissatisfaction

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which of the following is an example of "transgressing"?

• Obeying all traffic laws

• Breaking a rule about parking restrictions

• Supporting a local charity organization

• Asking permission before entering private property

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following describes "trespassing"?

• Respecting someone’s privacy and property

• Entering someone’s land without permission

• Cleaning up a shared public space

• Attending a social event by invitation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6