Civics Semester 1 Flashcards
civic participation
being involved in government processes to voice your opinion or help others
constitutional republic
a form of government in which there is democratic voting, but governmental power is limited by the existence of a constitution that protects the rights of citizens
Legislative bodies
people responsible for making laws
Polis
a city in ancient greece
republicanism
a political belief that the best form of government is one where citizens choose their representatives and leaders and actively participate in civic life
written constitution
the framework of a nation that determines the structures and powers of government, written out for all to see
Consent of the governmed
an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
Individual liberty
A person’s ability to be free and independent
natural law
laws passed by government to protect natural rights
social contract
an implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties and limitations of the governed and the government
Compact
an official agreement made by 2 or more parties
due process
the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly
limited government
a government that has been limited in power by a constitution or written agreement
rights
a set of things that people believe they should be free to to
rule of law
the idea that those who govern must follow he laws; no one is above the law
assent
to agree
endow
to be given something naturally
opression
the use of power in a cruel, unjust manner
quarter
to house
militia
The entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service
statute
state law
ordinance
local law
infringe
to act in a way that violates a law, rule, ore hte rights of others
Ratification
the process of formally approving something
What ideas the did the Framers take from the Greeks?
- democracy
- written constitution
- architecture
What ideas did the Framers take from the Romans?
- Senate
- Republicanism
- Indirect democracy
What type of democracy did the Greeks create?
direct democracy
What type of democracy did the Romans create?
indirect democracy
According to John Locke, what is the purpose of government
To protect the rights of the governed
What were the colonial concerns?
taxation without representation, taxes, individual rights, representation
What was taxed in the sugar act?
sugar, coffee, wine, indigo, and textiles
What was taxed in the stamp act?
newspapers, official documents, playing cards, dice
What was taxed in the Townshend act?
paint, paper, lead, glass, tea
What were the intolerable acts?
- Closing the Port of Boston until Tea Party is paid back
- Making it illegal for English officials to be brought to trial in the colonies
- Ending the colonial government in Massachusetts
- Quartering Soldiers
What happened at the 1st Continental Congress?
- Decided to have colonies train Militias
- Petitioned to King George to end the Intolerable Acts
What happened at the 2nd Continental Congress?
- Formed the Continental Army with George Washington as the commander
- Petitioned to the King again
What were the main weaknesses of the AOC?
- No chief executive
- Very hard to make changes
- Wasn’t able to tax
- The USA became increasingly dis-united
Who is the “father” of the Constitution?
James Madison
Legislative Branch Powers
determine naturalization laws, coin money, create postal service,
Executive Branch Powers
Commander in Chief, grant pardons, make treaties, appoint certain positions
Judicial Branch Powers
Original and Appellate Jurisdiction
