Civics Benchmark Flashcards
Civics benchmark
Consent of the governed
When the people are the source of all government power.
Democracy
In a democratic system of the government, the people rule
limited government
Government that is not all powerful and may do only those things that the people have given it the power to do.
what is rule of law
when the government and those who govern are bound by the law.
Representative government
In a representative system of government, the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people’s behalf
freedom of religion
Government may not establish an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercises of religion.
freedom of petition
Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.
freedom of Assembly
Individuals may peacefully gather
freedom of press
The press has the right to gather and publish information , including that which citizens the government.
freedom of speech
individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs
chief of state
ceremonial head of the government
chief Executive
Head of the executive branch of government
chief legislator
Proposer of the legislative agenda
chief diplomat
Architect of american foreign policy
chief of party
Leader of political party that controls the executive branch
commander-in-chief
Head of the natiosn’s armed forces
Chief Citizen
Representative of all of the people
Education
To promote an informed citizenry(i,e establish minimum standards for local schools.
Revenue
To level and collect taxes
State Budget
To approve biennial (two year) budget prepared by the governor
Environment
To protect natural resources
public health
To promote and protect the health of its citizens
Lobbying
Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or aaainst a bill
Judicial view
The supreme court of the United States and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws and acts of the executive branch of government.
