CIVICS EXAM REVEIW

Civics meaning

the participation and study of rights, duties and important issues of citizenship

citizenship meaning

membership in a community defines a person’s legal rights and responsibilities.

rights meaning

priviliges of a citizen that are protected by the law

responsibilities meaning

duties and obligations a person is expected to carry out in a community

government meaning

a decision-making organization that creates and enforces laws to maintain order and protect its citizens

politics meaning

the process by which societies use to resolve the issues which affect everyone in society

constitution meaning

a set of rules and procedures for running a country

citizen definition

someone who is by birth or naturalization a legal memeber of a nation and who, as a result, has the rights and responsibilities of citizenship

Rowan’s law meaning

It is mandatory for all sports organizations to establish concussion codes of conduct, as well as strict protocols for removing from play any athletes with suspected concussions.

how does rowan’s law relate to common good

when Rowan’s parents lost their daughter, they decided to help others by making sure there were more policies in place to prevent the injuries. They used their own personal experience to help others, not only themselves. They are advocating for everyone’s legal right to be informed and safe. Everyone will become informed, and they are not doing this only for their gain.

what is representative democracy

people elect representatives who hold decision- making power for the government. ex. USA is presidential democracy, and Japan and Canada are parlimentary democracies

what is constitutional monarchy

system of governement where a monarch (king, queen) is bound by a constitution where their rights, duties, and responsibilities are spelled out in written law. ex. Canada and New Zealand

what is a Monarchy

a system of government in which a king, queens or emperor is the sole and absolute ruler.

what is an aristocracy

form of governement in which the power is in the hands of a small group. ex. south africa, ancient greece.

what is communism

where the government owns all land and property, as well as distribution of goods and wealth. ex. china and cuba

what is fascism

authoritartiangovernment that beleives the interests of the state are more important than those of an individual or society. EX. Germany under Hitler, Italy under Mussolini

what is theocracy

the government is controlled by religious leaders. EX. vatican city (roman catholic church)

what is capitalism

an economic/political system which trusts that competition between business will result in the best system. ex. USA

what is socialism

it is an economic and political system where the governemnt regulates how a business is run and spreads the wealth evenly whereas capitalism is regulated by the owners of the business

what is an anarchy

it is an absence of government

what is military dictatorship

power is in the hands of one individual, who has the support of the army. EX. thailand

autocratic leadership style

makes all the decisions, self-appointed, quick decisions, organized, stable, and controlled

democratic leadership style

controlled by the people, leaders are elected by citizens, decision making takes time

Laissez-Faire leadership style

leader sits back and lets group make decisions

Majority government

the winning party won more than 50% of the seats in parliment

Minority government

the party that won the most seats became the government but they didnt win by more 50% of the total seats. when an issue arises, they must receive support from the other parties.

official opposition

the party that came in second in the election.

Federal government responsibilities

criminal law, federal taxes, foreign affairs, indigenous lands and rights, official langauges, postal service

provincial government responsibilities

colleges and universities, highways, hospital and healthcare, property and civil rights, courts, social services

municipal government responsibilities

animal control, fire protection, local parks, police