Unit 1: civics

What is the definition of Democratic government?

Everyone has a say or vote, but the final decision is made by what is most popular.

What is the definition of Autocratic government?

One person decides for the whole group.

What is the consensus in decision-making?

Group members discuss options and all must come to an agreement.

What does Laissez faire mean?

Everyone does what they need for themselves.

What is an Ideology?

A set of beliefs and values on how society and government should be organized.

What is Anarchy?

When no one is in control.

What is direct democracy?

When the government asks citizens to vote directly on a specific question.

What is indirect democracy?

When citizens elect representatives to decide the issue.

What are the responsibilities of a personally responsible citizen?

Works and pays taxes, acts responsibly in the community, obeys laws, recycles, gives blood, volunteers in a crisis.

What defines a Participatory citizen?

Active member of community organizations and organizes community efforts to care for those in need.

What is a justice oriented citizen?

Critically assesses social, political, and economic struggles to see beyond surface causes, and seeks to address areas of injustice.

What is Communism?

A theory promoting a classless, stateless society based on common ownership of property.

What is Socialism?

A form of government with shared property and shared control of the system.

What is Liberalism?

Belief in individual freedoms with a market economy and some government restrictions.

What is Conservation in politics?

Government that favors tradition and gradual change based on religious, cultural, or national beliefs.

What is Capitalism?

An economic and social system where the means of production are privately owned.

What is Theocracy?

A government supporting the dominant religion in the state, where citizens must abide by its demands.

What is Fascism?

A government system that prioritizes the state over the individual, with strict control over citizens' lives.

What is Monarchy?

A form of government where the right to lead is passed down by blood (hereditary).