Vocabulary
Rights and Responsibility's of the People
Important People
Government
Bonus Questions
100
______ is a system in which the people hold the power of government. (page 184)
1.) citizen 2.) democracy 3.) bill
100
Before an election, voters have a responsibility to.....? (page
learn about whom and what they will be voting for
100
Who was the 1st President to get elected from Illinois? (page 202)
Abraham Lincoln
100
How many branches of federal Government are there? (page 194)
3
100
What are Ms. Patmore's 2 favorite foods?
Lasagna and tacos
200
___ is a tax on money a person earns. (pg 193)
Income tax
200
Name three rights the people of the US have (pg 200)
freedom of speech, practice religion, vote, assemble or gather in groups, freedom of the press (opinions)
200
Who is our President now?
President Barack Obama
200
How many times has the US Constitution been changed? (page 192)
3
200
What is a citizen? (pg 184)
Someone who is born in a country or who promises to be loyal to a country.
300
A group of citizens who decide a case in court is called? (pg 201)
Jury
300
A___is a person who agrees to provide a service without pay. (pg 201)
1) citizen 2.) governor 3.) volunteer
300
Who was the first African American woman in the U.S in the Senate? (page 202).
Carol Moseley Braun
300
What is the most current date of the US Constitution. (pg )
1970
300
Please give an example of a volunteer
someone who is unpaid
400
It is the job of the governor of Illinois to create a ____ for the state. (pg 193)
budget
400
True or False In Illinois a person must be a United States citizen and at least 18 years of age to vote. (pg 201)
True
400
Who was the 40th president that was born in Illinois? (pg 202)
Ronald Reagan
400
Name the three branches of the Federal Government
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
400
What is Ms. Patmore's favorite color
Purple
500
A___ is a written idea for a law. (pg 194)
bill
500
Everyone in Illinois has a responsibility to respect the____of others (pg 201)
rights
500
Elected officials have a _____ to work for the people they represent. (pg 202)
Responsibility
500
Name four types of services that the local government in Illinois provides for the people? (page 195)
Schools, Libraries, Police and Fire
500
Name two things the Legislative Branch is in charge of (pg 194)
1.) makes laws for the state 2.)respresents the people
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