Introduction to Civics

Question 1

Civics

Answer 1

the study of the rights and duties of citizens.

Question 2

Community

Answer 2

a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

Question 3

Government

Answer 3

the governing body of a nation, state, or community.

Question 4

Values

Answer 4

the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

Question 5

Morals

Answer 5

morals beliefs

Question 6

Welfare

Answer 6

the health, happiness, and prosperity of a community.

Question 7

Equality

Answer 7

the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Question 8

Unity

Answer 8

the state of being united or joined as a whole.

Question 9

Independent

Answer 9

free

Question 10

Dependent

Answer 10

relying on someone or something for support

Question 11

Fairness

Answer 11

free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice

Question 12

Equity

Answer 12

fairness where everyone gets what they need.

Question 13

Diversity

Answer 13

the state of being diverse, variety.

Question 14

Discern

Answer 14

to perceive or recognize.

Question 15

Sovereign

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Ethics

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Determination

Answer 17

firmness of purpose

Question 18

Justice

Answer 18

just behavior or treatment.

Question 19

Social Contract

Answer 19

an actual or hypothetical agreement among individuals forming an organized society or between the community and the ruler that defines and limits the rights and duties of each.

Question 20

Superior

Answer 20

above

Question 21

Inferior

Answer 21

below or lower in rank

Question 22

Federal

Answer 22

having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.

Question 23

Constitutional

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relating to an established set of principles governing a state.

Question 24

State Government

Answer 24

a unit of government that specifically makes and enforces laws for a state.

Question 25

Local Government

Answer 25

the administration of a particular town, county, or district, with representatives elected by those who live there.

Question 26

Compromise

Answer 26

an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

Question 27

Negotiate

Answer 27

obtain or bring about by discussion.

Question 28

Hierarchy

Answer 28

a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Question 29

Philosophy

Answer 29

love of wisdom

Question 30

State of Nature

Answer 30

an effort to try and understand what humans would be like without any government or society and considers why we let ourselves be governed