SSCG8 February 24 Civics/US Government study guide

What are Qualifications?

• A set of skills and experiences

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

• A historical event

Representatives are:

• Members of the executive branch

• Members of the legislative branch

• Members of the judicial branch

• Members of the military

Who are Senators?

• Members of the House of Representatives

• Members of the Senate

• Judges of the Supreme Court

• Governors of States

An Amendment is:

• a change or addition to a legal or statutory document

• a type of government policy

• a historical event

• a political party

Treaties are:

• agreements between countries

• types of government

• economic policies

• historical events

What are Committees?

• A group of people appointed for a specific function

• A type of government

• A legal document

• A financial institution

Lobbyists are individuals who:

• work in the field of law enforcement

• influence public officials on behalf of a particular cause or interest

• are elected government officials

• manage public relations for celebrities

Analyzing means:

• To break down information into components

• To memorize information

• To ignore information

• To summarize information

The Election Process is:

• a method of selecting representatives through voting

• a process of appointing leaders without voting

• a system of hereditary succession

• a random selection of leaders

Terms of Office are:

• The duration for which a person holds a particular office.

• The conditions under which a person can be removed from office.

• The benefits and perks associated with a particular office.

• The responsibilities and duties of a person in office.