Government Basics
This is a system that makes and enforces rules for a society.
Government
In this form of government, citizens have a role in choosing leaders.
Democracy
This branch makes laws.
Legislative
The Bill of Rights contains this many amendments.
10
These are freedoms and protections guaranteed to people by the Constitution.
What are rights?
This is one reason societies create governments and laws.
Order
In this form of government, a king or queen is the ruler.
Monarchy
This branch carries out laws.
Executive
This amendment protects freedom of speech.
First Amendment
Following laws, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are examples of these.
What are responsibilities?
This document explains how the U.S. government is organized.
Constitution
In this form of government, one person has most of the power.
Dictatorship
This branch interprets laws.
Judicial
This amendment protects freedom of religion.
First Amendment
The First Amendment protects this right, allowing people to express their opinions and ideas.
What is freedom of speech?
Governments provide this to help keep people safe.
Public Safety
In this form of government, citizens elect people to represent them.
Republic
Congress belongs to this branch.
Legislative
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches.
Fourth Amendment
Citizens have the right to vote, but they also have the responsibility to become this before making their choice.
What is informed?
This idea means government power should have limits.
Limited Government
The United States is this type of democracy.
Representative Democracy
The three branches divide government ______.
Power
The Bill of Rights protects individual ______.
Rights
A citizen disagrees with a new law. Instead of breaking the law, they contact their representative, attend a meeting, and peacefully express their opinion. This demonstrates this idea.
What is responsible civic participation?