intro to civics Flashcards
What is a citizen?
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized
What is civics and why do we study it?
Civics is a social science dealing with rights, duties, and responsibilities of the citizens
Civics is the study of how people participate in a governing society
What are rights?
Benefits of citizenship
What are duties?
Requirements of citizenship
What are responsibilities?
Expectations of citizenship
What is the definition of government?
A governing body (political institution) that has the power to rule a territory (state, nation, community) according to the law
Why do we have laws?
To protect rights, to promote peace and order, to promote justice and equality, to settle disputes, and to address and solve problems
