Government 1
Government 2
Explorers
Amendments, respon, rights
Vocabulary
100
What are the three levels of government?
Local, State, Federal
100
Name the 3 branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
100
In 1492, who sailed the ocean blue?
Christopher Columbus
100
Name the amendment that ended slavery.
13th
100
Food, clothing, music and language are parts of a person's what?
culture
200
Who are the top officials in government?
Mayor-Local, Governor-State, President-Federal
200
Name the jobs of the government branches.
Legislative- makes laws Executive- enforces laws Judicial - interprets laws
200
What was Columbus searching for?
A shorter route to Asia by sea
200
What amendment allowed women to vote?
19th
200
If a person was born in a different country, but now lives in the U.S., they are a what?
immigrant
300
What type of government does the U.S. have? What does it mean?
republic It means the U.S. citizens get to vote for leaders.
300
Name the people of each government branch.
Leg.- congress-House of Representatives and Senate Ex. - President Jud. - 9 judges of the Supreme Court
300
How do some scientists think Native Americans came to live in "America"?
They walked across the Bering Strait or sailed by boat.
300
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
300
What is the written plan of government that governs our nation called?
Constitution
400
Give an example of a responsibility of each top official.
mayor-run town, keep water supply safe and clean Governor- run state by state constitution laws, sets driving and hunting laws President- run country by U.S. Constitution, military commander-in chief
400
Name the building where each government branch meets.
Legislative - Capitol Executive - White House Judicial - Supreme Court
400
Name 3 reasons explorers came to America.
gold, riches. land, bring Christianity, claim land for their country
400
Name 5 responsibilities of U.S. citizens.
vote obey laws pay taxes serve on a jury make community a nice place to live
400
In order to makes changes to the Constitution, Congress must pass what?
amendment
500
What does E Pluribus Unum mean? Why is it a great motto for the U.S.?
Out of many one, there are so many cultures in the U.S. and we are united as one
500
What are the number of years people can be in office in each government branch?
House: 2 years, Senate 6 years President: 4 years Judges : life term
500
Name 4 ways the U.S. grew.
bought land won wars signed treaties some land given to them
500
Name 5 rights of U.S. citizens.
right to vote freedom of worship freedom of speech right to bear arms have a jury trial
500
What is money collected by the government to help pay for roads, new parks and building new schools?
taxes
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