Social Studies Vocabulary - Founding Principles and Rights

Fill in the blank: "The ________ of speech is a fundamental right in many democracies."

• Freedom

• Justice

• Protection

• Incorporation

What is a synonym of "equality"?

• Inequality

• Parity

• Disparity

• Bias

Which word best completes the sentence: "The ________ of the accused was ensured by a fair trial."

• Freedom

• Justice

• Balance of power

• Civil rights

What is an antonym of "civil liberties"?

• Oppression

• Freedom

• Rights

• Justice

Select the definition that best matches "civil rights" in this sentence: "The movement fought for civil rights for all citizens."

• Legal entitlements to personal freedoms

• Military duties

• Economic privileges

• Social responsibilities

Using context clues, what does "Bill of Rights" mean in this passage? "The Bill of Rights protects individual freedoms against government infringement."

• A list of government duties

• A collection of laws ensuring personal freedoms

• A financial document

• A historical treaty

What does "due process" ensure in a legal context?

• Arbitrary punishment

• Fair treatment through the judicial system

• Immediate sentencing

• Unilateral decisions

Fill in the blank: "The ________ is designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful."

• Bill of Rights

• Balance of power

• Civil liberties

• Individual rights

What is the meaning of "incorporation" in this context: "The incorporation of the Bill of Rights into state laws was a significant legal development."

• Exclusion

• Integration

• Separation

• Abandonment

Which word best completes the sentence: "The ________ of citizens is a priority in a democratic society."

• Incorporation

• Protection

• Balance of power

• Justice