Question

x. what is government & civics? guided notes
i. what is government?
define government in your own words:
list three forms of government:

1. 2. 3.

ii. the three branches of government
match each branch with its primary function:
legislative branch a. enforces the laws
executive branch b. interprets the laws
judicial branch c. makes the laws
fill in the blanks:
the legislative branch is made up of which includes the
and the
the executive branch includes the the
and the
the highest court in the judicial branch is the
iii. what is civics?
define civics in your own words:
list two rights and two responsibilities of citizens:
rights: 1. 2.
responsibilities: 1. 2.

Explanation:

Civics is the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a society. It involves understanding how government functions, the legal system, and the role of individuals in a democratic nation. For rights, examples include freedom of speech (protected by the First Amendment in the U.S.) and the right to vote (a fundamental democratic right). Responsibilities could be obeying laws (to maintain social order) and paying taxes (to fund public services like education and infrastructure).

Answer:

• Define civics in your own words: Civics is the study of citizens' rights, responsibilities, and how government works in a society.
• Rights:
• 1. Freedom of speech
• 2. Right to vote
• Responsibilities:
• 1. Obeying laws
• 2. Paying taxes