Civics and Government Flashcards

What are the three levels of government in Colorado?

Answer: Federal, state, and local

The three levels of government that affect Colorado residents are the federal (national), state of Colorado, and local (city/county) governments.

What is the main function of a city or local government?

Answer: To manage community services like schools, roads, and public safety

Local governments are responsible for managing services that directly affect communities, such as schools, roads, police, fire departments, and parks.

What is a political party?

Answer: An organization of people who share similar political beliefs and work to elect candidates

A political party is an organized group of people with shared political values who work together to get their candidates elected and their policies enacted.

What does the term 'popular sovereignty' mean?

Answer: The power of the government comes from the people

Popular sovereignty means that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of the people, who are the source of all political power.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

Answer: The 13th Amendment

The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States.

What is the purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?

Answer: To prevent any one branch from having too much control

The separation of powers divides government authority among three branches to prevent tyranny and ensure no single branch becomes too powerful.

What is civic responsibility?

Answer: The duties and obligations that citizens have to their community and country

Civic responsibility refers to the duties citizens have to participate in and contribute to their community and government, such as voting, paying taxes, and jury duty.