Forms of Government
Citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government. The elected leaders, or representatives, do the day-to-day work of governing the country: They consider the issues, work to find solutions, pass laws, and do all of the other things necessary to keep a country going.
Representative Democracy
This department has responsibility for all aspects of the law
Department of Justice
This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
26th Amendment
This is the amount a person is paid before taxes
Gross Pay
The main purpose of the US Constitution is to do this
Provide a plan of government for the US
A king or queen rules the country
Monarchy
This department assists farmers and consumers on farm products
Department of Agriculture
This amendment passed after the Civil War granted African American's the right to vote
15th Amendment
This is the amount of money paid to a person after taxes have been taken out
Net Pay
The Magna Carta influence the US Constitution in many ways. One idea taken was "lawful judgment by one's peers" which grants everyone a right to this
A form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens’ lives.
Dictatorship
This department supervises trade, promotes U.S. tourism and business
Department of Commerce
This amendment grants US citizens the right to free speech, freedom of religion, and freedom to peacefully assemble
1st Amendment
Yvonne buys a pair of gloves for $10.00. At the register, she pays $10.80. What type of tax did Yvonne pay?
Sales Tax
The US Constitution uses this to make sure one branch of government doesn't gain too much power
Checks and Balances
A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.
Theocracy
This department oversees America's defenses against terrorist attack
Department of Homeland Security
This amendment passed in the 1910s finally granted women the right to vote
19th Amendment
A percentage of generated income that is relinquished to the state or federal government
Income Tax
This fundamental economic problem is where limitless wants cannot be satisfied because there are limited resources available.
Scarcity
There are no representatives. Citizens are directly involved in the day-to-day work of governing the country. Citizens might be required to participate in lawmaking or act as judges, for example.
Direct Demcracy
This department plans and carries out the nation's foreign policies
Department of State
The 18th amendment banned the manufacturing and sale of this popular form of adult drink
Liquor
State citizens vote to add a 75 cent tax on each pack of cigarettes to pay for programs that help people quit smoking. What type of tax is this?
Excise Tax
This American athletic footwear and apparel corporation headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon was founded in 1964 by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman and gained popularity throughout the country originally for their "Waffle Trainer"
Nike