Roles
How many main roles does a government have?
4
What does the flag represent?
The 50 states and the original 13 colonies.
Name two ways the government influences your life.
Responses will vary.
What is Democracy?
Define
Define Sovereignty
Absolute authority for a country/state to govern itself without interference.
Name the roles of government.
Protect Country
Make Laws
Enforce Laws
Help Citizens
Name three symbols of the US government.
Washington Monument
Statue of Liberty
Lincoln Memorial
Name three new ways the government influences your life.
Responses will vary.
What is Theocracy?
Government with religious laws as part of the government laws.
What three criteria does a country need to maintain sovereighnty?
Territory, People, Government
Give three examples of protecting the country.
Army, Navy, Air Force
What three values does the Statue of Liberty represent?
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Name four new ways the government influences your life.
Answers will vary.
What is Oligarchy?
Government that is ruled by a few wealthy people.
Give four examples of helping citizens.
Schools, libraries, swimming pools, roads.
What is a dictatorship?
One Supreme ruler that holds absolute power.
Give three examples of law enforcement.
Sheriff, Police, FBI
What is a Direct Democracy
Every person is responsible for helping to make laws and vote for laws, instead of electing someone to represent you.