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Civics-Basic Citizenship

This is a review of the basic facts and concepts in Civics and Economics taught in Unit 1 of Mr. Belters Civics class at Rockingham County High School

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In which form of government features one-person or one-party rule?dictatorship
Which form of government features a king or a queen?monarchy
Which characteristic of American government divides powers between the national government and the state governments?federalism
Which civic responsibility is necessary to maintain our judicial system?jury duty
Which civic duty is necessary in order to keep the peace?obeying the law
What is the most basic civic responsibility that a person can take to influence their government?voting
What are some of the legal responsibilities (duties) that citizens have?obeying the law, paying taxes, jury duty, defending the nation
What are some of the civic responsibilities that citizens have?voting, volunteering, getting informed
What is one of the keys to increasing one's personal earning capacity?education
What qualifies as person as a "natural born" citizen?American birth or parents who are citizens
What is the process called by which aliens can become U.S. citizens?naturalization
What form of government is controlled by a small group of people?oligarchy
What form of government does the United States have?republic or representative democracy
Which word is used to refer to "politics, elections, and govenrment"?political
Which word is used to refer to "business, money, and taxes"?economic
Which word means "more than half of the voters"?majority
Which right guarantees us the freedom to do what we want to do?liberty
Which right guarantees us the safety of our lives and property?security
Which right guarantees citizens that they will have equal opportunities and equal treatment under the law?equality
Which form of government uses elections to allow citizens to choose public officials who will make and enforce laws?republic or representative democracy


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