Lesson 1
What Makes Democracy Work?
What Makes Democracy Work?
How many colonies were formed in North America by the Europeans who came from Great Britain?
Thirteen
Which branch of the government makes laws and approves the members of the Supreme Court?
Legislative Branch
Where does the state government get money to repair the roads?
Taxes from the citizens.
What do laws help the government do?
Keep people safe and make sure they are treated equally.
Who makes the world better for others and behaves with honor?
Hero
What is the name of the document that the 13 colonies signed declaring independence from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the United States Government?
The President
Do all states have the same LAWS?
Who can help clean up the beaches but do not get paid to do it?
A volunteer
Do all heroes become famous?
No
What was the first plan for a government for the United States called?
The Articles of Confederation
Which branch of the government decides what the laws mean?
Judicial Branch
Name two public services that are provided by the LOCAL government.
police, libraries, parks, road repair, local museums, fire departments
What do you call US Citizens who are chosen to decide a legal case?
Jury
Name two things that you can do to be a hero?
Plant trees, Clean up litter, visit the elderly
What is the name of the document that created a stronger government for the United States?
US Constitution
Which branch of the government carries out laws.
Executive Branch
What is the name of the government that provides services to Native Americans?
Tribal Government
Name one right every US Citizen has.
Speech, religion, assembly, press
Which US President signed the Emancipation Proclamation that freed slaves?
Abraham Lincoln
In the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights gives US Citizens certain rights. Name three of those rights.
Freedom of Press, Speech, Assembly, Religion, Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
How many senators does each state in the United States have?
Two senators from each state.
Which government takes care of state roads and parks?
The State Government
If a citizen breaks a rule or a law, they must have a ___________.
consequence
Who helped to write the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin