Name:
Civics
Chapter 1 Review
American Citizenship
Vocabulary- Be sure you can identify/define the following terms. Some are on your
vocabulary list, while others may be in class notes or readings. If any of the terms
are unfamiliar, define them on a separate sheet of paper.
Allegiance
Anarchy
Autocracy
Citizen
Civics
Coup
Democracy
Dictatorship
Diverse
Government
Immigrant
Inalienable
Junta
Jury
Loyalty
Monarchy
Native
Naturalize
Natural rights society
Oligarchy
Rights
Responsibilities
Sovereignty
Theocracy
Becoming a Citizen- What are the two ways a person can become a citizen. Provide
a few details for each. (book, or 2 column notes)
1. ______________________________________________
Details:
2. ______________________________________________
Details:
Requirements:
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Levels of Citizenship- List the different levels of citizenship and give at least two
examples of rights and responsibilities at each level (Citizen Me! Handout)
1. ______________________________________________
Rights:
Responsibilities:
2. ______________________________________________
Rights:
Responsibilities:
3. ______________________________________________
Rights:
Responsibilities:
4. ______________________________________________
Rights:
Responsibilities:
5. ______________________________________________
Rights:
Responsibilities:
What Makes a Country a Country- What features do all countries have to have
(The Sovereign State handout)
1. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________
Reasons for Government- List and give examples of the four purposes of
government (Book, 2 column notes, The Sovereign State handout)
1. ______________________________________________
Examples:
2. ______________________________________________
Examples:
3. ______________________________________________
Examples:
4. ______________________________________________
Examples:
Types of Government- Fill in the blanks on the different types of government, then
give an example of a country that has that type of government (Book, 2 column
notes, Who Rules? Handout)
An ___________________________________ is rule by one person. There are two main
types:
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______________________________________________- A king or queen rules the
country. Power is usually inherited.
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______________________________________________ - One leader has absolute
control. Power is usually taken by force.
Example:
In a __________________________________, citizens hold political power. There are two
types:
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______________________________________________- Citizens elect leaders
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______________________________________________ - Citizens are directly involved in the
government.
Example:
In an ________________________________, a small group of people have power
a ___________________ is a small group of people, often military, who rule a
country after taking over through force.
Example:
A ___________________________________ is a government that recognizes God or a divine
being as the ultimate authority.
Example:
In ___________________________________ nobody is in control
Diversity in America- In your own words explain the two comparisons that people
make about the diversity of the United States (Book, 2 column notes)
-Melting Pot:
-Salad Bowl:
Duties and Responsibilities- List the duties and responsibilities citizens have in
return for their rights (Book, 2 column notes)
Duties:
1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
Responsibilities
1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________