SS Quiz 1 Flashcards
CIVIL DISCOURSE
Working peacefully together and fixing problems in a kind way
CIVIL RIGHTS
Rights that create equality and that are protected
COMMON GOOD
When people think about what is best for everyone
EQUALITY
People behave fair, equal and balanced for everyone
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Branch of government - enforces laws
FAIRNESS
Making sure everyone has what they need to be successful
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
The government that leads our country
INALIENABLE RIGHTS or NATURAL RIGHTS
Rights that you are born with that cannot be taken away
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Branch of government that interprets the laws, or decides what they mean
JUSTICE
All people are treated the same, regardless of who they are
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Branch of government that makes the laws and sets taxeds
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Governments that lead our towns, cities and countries
POLITICAL GIFTS
Make sure all citizens are able to participate in the political process
RULE of LAW
The government is accountable to the law
TAXES
Money that citizens pay to the government
What are the 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
What are taxes used for?>
SERVICES
Justice of the Supreme Court is nominated by?
The President
3 levels of government are?
Federal, State, and Local
Justice of the Supreme Court is voted on by?
SENATE
Purpose of government is?
Protect citizens rights and promote the common good
Rule of law means
Everyone must obey the same laws
Common good
People think about what is best for everyone
What document protects the rights of people?
Bill of Rights
