Vocabulary
What does liberty mean?
freedom
Who does the government hire to help make sure people follow laws and protect people and property? (2 answers)
Firefighters and Police officers
Great Britain
What are the 3 branches of government?
legislative, executive, judicial
What's the full name (first, last) of our president?
Joe Biden
What does a representative do?
A person chosen to speak for others.
Why do we need government? Give me 2 reasons.
To keep us safe.
To keep order.
What is the name of the document that declared America free from Great Britain's rule?
Declaration of Independence
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
What is the full name (first, last) of our mayor?
Brandon Bochenski
What is it called when a president says no to a bill?
Veto
What kind of government allows the people to vote for leaders and laws?
democracy
What was the name of the war that Americans fought against Great Britain?
American Revolution
Which branch enforces, or carries out, the laws?
Executive Branch
What's the full name (first, last) of our governor?
Doug Burgum
What is the name of the group of people the president nominates to give him advice?
Cabinet
What are some ways the government keeps us safe?
Speed limit, traffic lights, traffic signs...etc.
What was the name of the document that outlined the plan and structure for government? It was also named "The Highest Law in the Land"
The U.S. Constitution
Which branch makes sure laws are fair?
Judicial Branch
What 2 services are provided by the state government?
1. Rules for voting
2. Keep up state highways
What kind of government does the United States have?
What are some ways the government keeps order?
Providing laws to make the community run smoothly.
live freely
follow any religion
vote
a fair trial
Legislative - Senate, House of Representatives, Executive - President, Judicial - Supreme Court Justices
What are 3 services provided by the national government?
1. Print paper money and coins
2. United States Postal Service
3. Hire rangers to manage national parks
4. Organize an army
5. Trading nationally and internationally