Branches of Government
What is a "Government"?
The government is a group of people that work together to run a city, a state, or a country.
Why is it important to have laws?
Laws protect us and keep us safe
What is one rule you follow at school?
1. Raise your hand when you speak
2. Walk quietly in the hallway
3. Respect peers, teachers, and things
What is "Freedom"?
It is the right to choose what we do and say
Who writes and votes on laws?
Congress
What is one law in the community?
1. We have to wear bike helmets
2. Cars have to stop at stop signs
Why are rules important?
Rules are important because they can make school a good place to learn
What is the Bill of Rights?
Part of the constitution that lists right that all citizens have
Who decides if a law is fair?
The Supreme Court
What are the consequences of not following a community law?
1. Can have rights taken away
2. Required to pay a fine
What are rules?
Rules are things that we should do to be good citizens
What are some freedoms that the Bill of Rights protect?
1. To say and write what we want
2. To choose our own religion
3. To meet people in public places
Who leads the country?
The president
We vote on our laws. What does it mean to vote?
To vote means to make a choice about something. We vote on our leaders.
What is an example of being a good citizen at school?
1. Listening to other people's ideas
2. Share your own ideas
3. Take care of school supplies
Knowing the Bill of Rights, do US citizens have many or little rights?
We have many rights, that's why many people think this country is a great place to live.
What is the Constitution?
The Constitution tells us how to make laws that keep us safe and help us get along.
Respect means to have a concern for others.
How are you a good citizen at school?
1. I share crayons with friends
2. I listen to my teacher/school rules
3. I respect others and things
How many rights are listed in the Bill of Rights?
Ten