7th Grade Civics Vocabulary and Definitions

The Bill of Rights is:

• a set of amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• a historical document from the British Parliament

• a declaration of independence

• a treaty between the U.S. and Native American tribes

The Constitution is:

• a historical document outlining the laws and principles of a government.

• a novel written by a famous author.

• a scientific theory about the origin of the universe.

• a type of food popular in many countries.

The Judicial Branch is responsible for:

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Amending laws

An Amendment is a change or addition to a legal or statutory document.

• A type of legal document

• A change or addition to a legal or statutory document

• A removal of a legal document

• A summary of a legal document

Civil Law is a legal system originating in Europe, intellectualized within the framework of late Roman law, and whose most prevalent feature is that its core principles are codified into a referable system which serves as the primary source of law.

• A legal system based on religious laws

• A legal system originating in Europe with codified principles

• A legal system based on common law

• A legal system that is unwritten and based on customs

Criminal Law is:

• a branch of law that deals with crimes and their punishments

• a type of civil law

• a set of rules for business conduct

• a guideline for ethical behavior

Constitutional Law is:

• a set of laws that govern the structure and function of government institutions

• a type of criminal law

• a branch of international law

• a form of civil law

Military Law is a body of laws and regulations governing the armed forces. What does Military Law encompass?

• Civilian legal matters

• Regulations for armed forces

• International trade laws

• Environmental protection laws

What are Civil rights?

• Civil rights are the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

• Civil rights are the rights of individuals to own property.

• Civil rights are the rights of the government to control the economy.

• Civil rights are the rights of businesses to operate without regulation.

The Plessy v. Ferguson case was about?

• The legality of racial segregation laws for public facilities

• The right to free speech in schools

• The regulation of interstate commerce

• The right to bear arms