General civics concepts: branches of government, democracy, and the rights and duties of citizens.
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- What is democracy?
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A system of government in which power rests with the people, who elect their representatives by voting- What are the three classic branches of government?
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The executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch- What does the legislative branch do?
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It creates and passes laws- What does the executive branch do?
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It carries out and enforces the laws, and runs the administration of the government- What does the judicial branch do?
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It interprets the laws and resolves legal disputes- What is a constitution?
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The fundamental law that organizes a state and establishes the rights and duties of its citizens- What is universal suffrage?
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The right of all adult citizens to vote, regardless of sex, race, or social class- What is a civil right?
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A legal guarantee that protects people's freedom and dignity- What is a civic duty?
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An obligation a person has toward their community, such as paying taxes or obeying the law- What is a referendum?
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A direct vote by the people to decide on a law or an important issue- What is the separation of powers?
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The principle of dividing government power among different institutions to prevent abuse- What is a political party?
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An organization that brings together people with similar ideas to compete for power through elections- What is freedom of speech?
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The right of every person to express their ideas and opinions freely- What is the rule of law?
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A system in which everyone, including those in authority, is subject to the law- What is popular sovereignty?
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The principle that the government's power comes from the people
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