WorksheetsCivic 1.1 vocab FL
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
Definition: the condition of being morally correct or fair
rule of law
justice
Framers
polis
Definition: the good characteristics, attitudes, practices, and activities of participants in a political system
legislative bodies
civic participation
individual worth
civic virtue
What is the definition of separation of powers?
a structure of gov't that sets up different branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
a city-state in ancient Greece
the principals and laws of a nation that determine the structure and powers of gov't; written out for all to see
legal and constitutional protections designed to ensure the opportunity to vote in elections
A city-state in ancient Greece is a
(a)
The helped make the U.S. Constitution and were at the Constitutional Convention
(a)
Definition: the sense of value in one's life
voting rights
polis
individual worth
legislative bodies
Definition: the idea that those who govern must follow the laws; no one is above the law
written constitution
rule of law
republicanism
checks and balances
is the legal and constitutional protections designed to ensure the opportunity to vote in elections
(a)
Definition: principals and laws of a nation that determine the structure and powers of gov't; written out for all to see
civic participation
democracy
written constitution
voting rights
Definition: being involved in gov't processes to voice your opinion or help others
civic participation
democracy
written constitution
rule of law
Definition: a system of gov't in which political power is held by the people; can be direct
civic participation
democracy
civic virtue
rule of law
Definition: the act of taking full accountability for one's actions, decisions, and thoughts
rule of law
personal responsibility
polis
framers
Definition: a type of gov't that allows people to vote and elect gov't officials to represent their beliefs and make decisions on their behalf
framers
representative gov't
voting rights
polis
Definition: the political belief that the best form of gov't is one where citizens choose their representatives and leaders and actively participate in civic life for the common good of the nation/community
civic vurtue
polis
republicanism
democracy
Definition: a form of gov't in which there is democratic voting, but gov't power is limited by the existence of a constitution that protects the rights of citizens
voting rights
legislative bodies
constitutional republic
checks and balances
Definition: persons responsible for making or amending laws
legislative bodies
rule of law
checks and balances
civic virtue
Definition: a principle of the federal gov't, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of gov't to limit the power of the other branches
personal responsibility
justice
constitutional republic
checks and balances
