Engaged Citizens (2.8,2.9,2.10)

Media

• A means of communication such as television, radio, or newspapers.

• A single form of communication like a book.

• A type of social media platform.

• A method of artistic expression.

Freedom of the Press

• The right of the press to write and print news and information free from government involvement; guaranteed in the First Amendment.

• The ability of the government to regulate the content of news articles.

• The requirement for journalists to obtain licenses before publishing news.

• The restriction of press activities during times of national emergency.

Referendum

• A direct vote by the electorate on a proposal, law, or political issue.

• A method of electing representatives in a parliamentary system.

• A type of government where citizens vote on all major issues.

• A legal process to challenge the constitutionality of a law.

Initiative

• A process that allows citizens to propose legislation or constitutional amendments directly to the ballot.

• A method for state legislatures to pass laws without public input.

• A system where citizens can vote on existing laws to repeal them.

• A procedure for appointing judges in state courts.

Freedom

• The condition of not being subject to a repressive or unjust power.

• The ability to travel anywhere without restrictions.

• The right to express any opinion without censorship.

• The state of having no obligations or responsibilities.

Proposal

• A suggestion for a new project or idea.

• A written plan, or idea, for future legislation.

• An informal discussion about a topic.

• A summary of past legislative actions.

Agencies

• An administrative division of a government or international body; enforce laws and make regulations.

• A type of non-profit organization that provides community services.

• A private company that offers consulting services to businesses.

• A group of individuals working together for a common goal without any formal structure.

Interest Group

• A group of people who share a common hobby and meet regularly.

• A group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor, also known as a special interest group.

• A group of individuals who participate in sports and recreational activities.

• A group of people who advocate for environmental conservation and sustainability.

Public Policy

• A system of laws and regulations established by private organizations.

• A system of laws, regulatory measures, courses of action, and funding priorities concerning a given topic promoted by a governmental entity or its representatives.

• A collection of personal opinions and beliefs about government actions.

• A set of guidelines for individual behavior in society.

Political Action Committee (PAC)

• A group that organizes protests against government policies.

• An independent political organization that promotes the cause of a particular interest group, usually through raising money and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group’s views.

• A committee that focuses solely on local community issues.

• An organization that provides financial support to non-political charities.