HISTORY C181 US Constitution & Government Study Guide - 2

Study Guide C181: Survey of United States Constitution and Government How to Use This Study Guide This study guide is designed to work in conjunction with your course textbook and related chapter activities. Once you have completed all of the course readings and activities, use this study guide as a final review tool before taking your pre and final assessments. Within this course study guide you will find two types of activities:  Flashcard Vocabulary  Chapter Review Questions Flashcard Vocabulary Within your textbook there are “Flashcard” activities for each chapter that contain relevant vocabulary for you to learn. As you complete each chapter, fill out – in your own words - the associated flashcard vocabulary chart found in this study guide. Test your knowledge by using the textbook “Flashcard” activity for the chapter. Chapter Review Questions To complete the chapter review questions, provide a response to each question that sufficiently answers the question and will be useful in your review before taking your assessments. Answer these questions thoroughly to best utilize your study guide. If you find a question that you cannot answer, please reach out to your course mentor for additional clarification and support. 1 Chapter 1 Flashcard Vocabulary Term Definition/Description Democratic socialism A socialist form of government that guarantees civil liberties such as freedom of speech and religion. Citizens determine the extent of government activity through free elections and competitive political parties. Government The legitimate use of force to control human behavior; also, the organization or agency authorized to exercise that force. Communism A political system in which, in theory, ownership of all land and productive facilities is in the hands of the people, and all goods are equally shared. The production and distribution of goods are controlled by an authoritarian government. Laissez faire An economic doctrine that opposes any form of government intervention in business. Social equality Equality in wealth, education, and status. Police power The authority of a government to maintain order and safeguard citizens’ health, morals, safety, and welfare. Rights The benefits of government to which every citizen is entitled. Public goods Benefits and services, such as parks and sanitation, that benefit all citizens but are not likely to be produced voluntarily by individuals. Socialism A form of rule in which the central government plays a strong role in regulating existing private industry and directing the economy, although it does allow some private ownership of productive capacity. Freedom “of” – An absence of constraints on behavior, as in freedom of speech or freedom of religion. “from” – Immunity, as in freedom from want. Capitalism The system of government that favors free enterprise. (privately owned businesses operating without government regulation). Globalization The increasing interdependence of citizens and nations across the world. Conservatives Those who are willing to use government to promote order but not equality. Order Established ways of social behavior. Maintaining order is the oldest purpose of governme