Communities
What is a community?
A group of people who live in the same area, such as a city, town, or neighborhood.
What is transportation?
A way to get from one place to another.
How many branches of government do we have?
3
Which branch makes laws?
Rule or Law?
Raise your hand in class
Rule
What type of community has a lot of people living there?
Urban
What kind of transportation do we see in urban communities?
cars, subways, trains, taxis, buses, walking, bike riding
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
Which branch carries out laws?
Executive
Rule or Law?
No running in the classroom
Rule
In what type of community do we find a lot of homes but not that many buildings?
Suburban
What kind of transportation do we see in suburban communities?
Car, train, bus, walking
What do the branches of government protect?
Our rights
Which branch evaluates laws?
Judicial
Who makes rules?
Schools, sports teams, families
In what type of community are there a lot of nature and open spaces?
Rural
What kind of transportation do we see in rural communities?
Cars
What is a democracy?
People have a voice in what happens, a vote in who leads, as well as many other protected rights.
In which branch is the president?
Executive
Who makes laws?
Government leaders
What type of community is New York?
Urban
Why is transportation different in each community?
Population size, how much land/homes/buildings there are
In what document are rules and laws written in?
Constitution
Which branch decides if laws are constitutional?
Judicial
Rule or Law?
Wear your seatbelt when you're in the car
Law