Unit 1 MONSTER REVIEW – Identity
Essential Vocabulary:
citizenship, immigration, naturalization, melting pot, salad bowl, duties,
responsibilities, oligarchy, theocracy, direct democracy, representative democracy,
republic, citizenship, civil liberties, political activism, equality, government,
informed citizen, CIVICS, dictatorship, totalitarianism, absolute monarchy,
constitutional [limited] monarchy, aristocracy, federalism, confederacy
Civics study of rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens
Rights: ‘freedom’ granted by the government
Duty: action a citizen is REQUIRED by law
Responsibility: action that a citizen SHOULD take
Citizen: member of a nation or state – through birth or naturalization
Naturalization: process by which a resident alien becomes a citizen
Melting Pot: process by which various people assimilate into a new culture
Tossed Salad: idea that people retain their unique identity within a larger identity
Government ruling authority of a society/community
Function of Government: keep order, provide services, provide security, guide the community
Foundations of Democracy: Greece – direct democracy; Rome - republic
Levels of Government: National, State, & Local
Federalism – underlying Constitutional principle that there is one central/federal
government and several state and local governments
‘E Pluribus Unum’: out of many one
Different forms of Government
Democracy: A form of government in which supreme authority rests with the people.
Monarchy: A form of government ruled by a king.
Dictatorship: A form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.
Oligarchy: A form of government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually selfappointed elite.
Anarchy: A social structure without government or law and order.
Theocracy: A government in which officials are regarded as divinely inspired.
Aristocracy: A form of government in which power is held by noble or privileged class.
Federalism: A system of government in which a written constitution divides power between a
central or national government and several regional or state governments.
Republicanism: A form of government based on a constitution, in which decisions are made by
elected or appointed officials in a democratic manner
Totalitarianism: A form of government in which individuals are subordinated to the state and in
which the government has strict control of all aspects of life.
Unit 1 Review Questions
1. Why study Civics? To become a better citizen
2. Name several duties & responsibilities. Duties – pay taxes, obey the law, jury duty
Responsibilities – clean, no littering, vote, RESPECT others and yourself, Be Informed, Tolerance
3. What are rights & where are many of these rights listed? Security, Liberty, Equality
Bear arms, freedom of the press, vote, religion – can be found: Bill of Rights & Amendments to the
US Constitution
4. Name the ways to become a citizen? By birth [parents are citizens], naturalization, by soil
5. Describe the naturalization process.--come to the US, file an application, live for a while [5 years],
take a citizenship test, oath of allegiance
6. Describe the difference between the melting pot theory and the tossed salad theory. In a melting pot –
everything mixes together and you don’t really see the differences, in a tossed salad – the cultural
difference are seen, but we all work together for a common goal
7. What are the origins of American democracy? Greece – direct democracy & Rome - republicanism
8. Name and explain the 4 main functions of the government. Provide security, provide services, keep
order, & guide/plan the community
9. Define federalism and name the various levels. When the government is divided into levels –
central/national governments [Washington, DC} & state governments [NC/Raleigh, SC/Columbia,
NY/Albany] – CITY governments too [Charlotte, Mint Hill, Matthews, Pineville]!
10. What is ‘E Pluribus Unum’? Where can you find it? Explain what it means. Out of many – one, on
our money, It means – equality, we are all similar, liberty, We are all citizens of the United States
11. What are the different types of governments? Give an example of each. This is our Government
Sheet – democracy, monarchy, aristocracy – go over it again.
Vocabulary Quiz:
1. Responsibility term used to describe an action that citizens SHOULD take.
2. Duty term used to describe an action required by law.
3. Civics the study of rights, duties & responsibilities of citizens.
4. Clean, Vote, Volunteer, Be Informed Give one example of a ‘Civic Responsibility’
5. Security Name the 3 categories of Rights
6. Liberty
7. Equality
8. Pay Taxes Give 3 examples of Duties of American Citizens
9. Jury Duty
10. Obey Law
11. Legislative Branch This branch of government writes the laws
12. Executive Branch This branch of government enforces the laws
13. Judicial Branch This branch of government interprets the laws.
14. Rights Actions that may not be limited by the government.
15. Amendment Term used to describe a ‘change’ in the US Constitution.
16. Keep Order Name 3 ‘Functions of Government.’
17. Provide Security
18. Provide Services
19. Guide the Community