Across
- 7. The government of the United States (representative democracy)
- 8. A legally recognized member of state that is entitled to the legal protections of the government.
- 9. When powers of government are split between national and state governments.
- 10. Concept that laws are made public and enforced equally.
- 12. The idea the people give up some of their freedom to government in exchange for security.
- 15. One benefit of citizenship is that it allows the person to _____, or choose their leaders.
- 16. One benefit of citizenship is that it allows the person to _____ _____, or serve in government.
- 17. Philosopher that argued citizens should give up most of their rights and freedoms in exchange for security.
- 19. Type of government with a King or Queen.
- 22. According to Locke, in order to be governed by another, each person must give their __________, or permission.
- 24. Hobbes envisioned life in the state of nature being "solitary, poore, nasty, brutish, and ______".
- 26. Example: Congress passes a bill, but the president vetos (rejects) it, and it does not become law.
- 27. A person who moves permanently to another country.
- 28. Amendment that guarantees citizenship for those born in the United States.
Down
- 1. Common name for a Permanent Resident card.
- 2. The process in which a noncitizen becomes a citizen.
- 3. The ruling authority of a community.
- 4. This type of citizenship is granted to anyone born in the United States.
- 5. One principle of democracy suggests that decisions should be made by the _________, or more than half of the people.
- 6. Part of government responsible for protecting from outside threats.
- 11. The three natural rights according to Locke were life, liberty, and ________.
- 12. Governments provide a variety of these, including post offices and national parks.
- 13. Philosopher that influenced founders of the U.S., especially on the concept of inherent rights and consent of the governed.
- 14. Type of government in which one person, or a small group, has almost total power.
- 17. Protections you are legally entitled to under the law.
- 18. The Bill of Rights are the first 10 ____________ to the U.S. Constitution.
- 20. Type of government in which the people are the ultimate source of power.
- 21. Hypothetical scenario with no government or social order.
- 23. Locke's philosophy was that if government is not protecting the rights of citizens, they could decide to _______ their government.
- 25. One role of government is to make _______, or rules for the state or country.