1. Chapter 1 Section 1

2. What is Civics? Study of citizenship and government A citizen is a member of a community with a government and laws

3. Purpose of Government? Provide stability Provide services Makes laws Keep Order What would life be like without government?

4. Levels of Government National Government Most Authority State Government Local Government Why would someone create three different levels?

5. Dictatorship vs. Democracy Rule by one person or small group of people Examples: Hitler (Germany), Mussolini (Italy) Citizens hold the power to rule and make laws

6. Types of Democracy Direct Democracy Everyone participates directly in lawmaking process Representative Democracy Citizens elect people to govern on their behalf

7. How can citizens influence the government? Voting Joining a Political Party Volunteering Fundraising Written Petitions

8. Homework 1.1 Worksheet