Democracy
What do citizens do to choose their leaders?
They vote.
What is the Constitution?
The document that explains how the U.S. government works.
What are the 3 branches of the U.S. government?
Executive, legislative, and judicial
What does it mean to volunteer?
To help others without getting paid.
What are rights?
Things or freedoms that people are entitled to have.
What is a democracy?
A government in which people have a voice in choosing their leaders.
How many branches of government does the United States have?
3
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative Branch
Name two ways to be a good citizen.
Following laws and helping others.
Why do communities have laws?
To keep people safe and protect their rights.
Who elects representatives to make decisions for the country?
The citizens.
Why does the Constitution separate the government into three branches?
To keep one branch from having too much power.
Which branch carries out laws?
Give two examples of how citizens and the government work together.
Citizens pay taxes to fund public services, and citizens follow laws to help keep their communities safe.
Why are there consequences for breaking laws?
To encourage people to follow laws.
Why is voting important?
It allows citizens to help choose their leaders.
The constitution.
Which branch decides whether laws follow the Constitution?
What does the common good mean?
Doing what is best for the community.
Name two rights Americans have.
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion.