7th Grade Civics Vocabulary and Definitions

The Bill of Rights is a collection of the first ten amendments to which country's Constitution?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Australia

The Constitution is:

• a historical document outlining the fundamental principles and structure of a government.

• a novel written by a famous author.

• a scientific theory about the origin of the universe.

• a type of cuisine from a specific country.

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 government policy

• a historical event

• a political party

Civil Law is a branch of law that deals with

• criminal offenses and punishments

• disputes between individuals or organizations

• the interpretation of constitutional laws

• the enforcement of public regulations

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

What is Constitutional Law?

• A branch of law dealing with the interpretation and implementation of a country's constitution.

• A set of rules for international trade.

• A type of criminal law.

• A form of civil law.

Military Law is a body of laws and regulations governing the armed forces. Which of the following best describes Military Law?

• A set of rules for civilian conduct

• A body of laws and regulations governing the armed forces

• A collection of international treaties

• A guide for diplomatic relations

What are Civil rights?

• Rights related to personal liberty and equality

• Rights related to property ownership

• Rights related to criminal justice

• Rights related to environmental protection

The significance of Plessy v. Ferguson was:

• It established the doctrine of 'separate but equal'.

• It abolished slavery in the United States.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It led to the desegregation of public schools.