Chapter 1 Section 1 Flashcards
Civics
The study of the rights and duties of citizens
Government
The ruling authority of a community
A course of government action to achieve community goals
Providing public services
Majority rules
Political principles providing that the majority of the members of the community has the power to make laws binding up on all the people
Where did citizenship start?
Athens Greece
2,500 years ago
Budget
A plan for collecting and spending money
Five rights of American citizens
Freedom of speech, a right to a fair trial, freedom of religion, right to vote, right to run for elected office
Five responsibilities of American citizens
Support and defend Constitution, respect rights, opinions, beliefs of others
Order and security
Make laws, enforce laws, provides Armed Forces
Public services
Create/manage schools libraries hospitals parks, mass transit and supply water to homes and businesses, workers build and repair streets deliver mail and collect trash
Guide community
Create a budget, develop relationships with other countries, managed economy
Community members who loyalty to the government and are entitled to protection from
Citizens
What are two things citizens have
Certain rights and duties
What are some ways that the government keeps order and provides security
Make laws, enforce laws, Armed Forces
A course of government action to achieve community goals
Public service
