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This 29-card flashcard set covers foundational government and civics vocabulary for 9th Grade, including democracy, the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the three branches of government, and the Constitution. It draws on historical figures and documents such as the Federalist Papers and the Articles of Confederation. Use it as a study aid for chapter review, civics exams, or classroom vocabulary checks.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Civics
Grade Level:
9th Grade
Updated February 2025

Terms in This Set

  • Where did Democracy democracy start?
  • What was the first region being ruled by a government?
  • When was the Magna Carta signed by King John?
  • What began the establishment of democratic rule in England?
  • What term describes all citizens of being equal?
  • What term describes personal and political freedom?
  • What type of government must all states in the US have?
  • Which branch of government makes the laws?
  • Which branch of government enforces the laws?
  • Which branch of government interprets the laws?
  • 5 Types of Government
  • Monarchy
  • Dictatorship
  • Anarchy
  • Popular Government
  • Republic
  • What are the two parts of America's Congress?
  • What concept describes the procedures that protect the rights of the accused?
  • How did the American Founding Fathers prevent tyranny and mob rule?
  • When did the British and Americans tensions begin rising?
  • Who wrote the declaration of independence?
  • When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
  • Who led American forces during the war for independence?
  • What was the crucial weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
  • Who played an important role at the convention and took the most notes?
  • What were the 4 truths established in the Declaration of Independence?
  • What issue did the compromise solve?
  • Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
  • Who was elected as first President of the U.S?

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