Civics and Government Flashcards

What is federalism?

Answer: A system where power is shared between national and state governments

Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided and shared between the national (federal) government and state governments.

Which document first stated that 'all men are created equal' and outlined the colonists' reasons for independence?

Answer: The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, declared that all men are created equal and listed the colonists' grievances against the British king.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Answer: To protect individual freedoms from government overreach

The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the Constitution and was added to protect individual rights and liberties from government interference.

What is a democracy?

Answer: A government in which citizens hold power, either directly or through elected representatives

A democracy is a form of government in which power rests with the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.

In the U.S. government, what is the president's role regarding bills passed by Congress?

Answer: The president can sign a bill into law or veto it

The president can sign a bill passed by Congress to make it law, or veto it to reject it, though Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds majority vote.

What is the term for the process by which a person born in another country can become a U.S. citizen?

Answer: Naturalization

Naturalization is the legal process by which a non-U.S. citizen voluntarily acquires U.S. citizenship after meeting specific requirements.

What is the responsibility of citizens in a democracy that helps ensure the government represents the will of the people?

Answer: Participating in elections by voting

Voting in elections is a fundamental civic responsibility that allows citizens to choose their representatives and influence government decisions.