Vocabulary
U.S. Government
U.S. Constitution
Values and Beliefs
NJ Government Facts
100
A change or addition (to the U.S. constitution)
amendment
100
Type of government of the United States.
Democracy (citizens vote to choose the leader)
100
What are the first 10 amendments, or changes, to the government called? This explains the basic rights citizens have.
Bill of Rights
100
This is a great value of Americans. (another word for liberty)
freedom
100
How many districts does the state of New Jersey have?
40 districts
200
When a bill, or law is rejected.
veto
200
This building serves the _________ branch of government
legislative
200
Freedoms that can not be taken away.
rights
200
After collaborating with other citizens in my neighborhood about our parking concerns, we take our concerns and ideas to ________________.
local government, Mayor
200
How long does the governor serve after being elected by the people?
They serve a 4 year term.
300
A person who expresses our ideas and opinions in the government.
representative
300
The system of government that ensures no branch has more power than any other.
checks and balances
300
The responsibility of this branch is to _______________.
Ensure that laws are fair and follow the U.S. Constitution.
300
The Pledge of Allegiance ends with __________________
... with liberty and justice for all.
300
The plan for New Jersey government. (structure of New Jersey's government)
New Jersey State Constitution
400
The way the legal system protects the rights of people accused of crimes.
due process
400
What is the capital of our national government?
Washington D.C.
400
What is the idea that everyone gets what they need?
equity (fairness)
400
This document that told the world that the colonies would no longer be ruled by Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
400
The legislative branch on the state level is made up of the ___________ and the ___________.
General Assembly, Senate
500
A system for running a community, state, or country.
government
500
A kind of system where, a national government shares power with the states.
federal system
500
The introduction to the constitution beginning "We The People..." is called the ___________.
Preamble to the constitution
500
The idea that all citizens must obey laws.
rule of law
500
Susan McCartney
(represents people in an area)
Mayor of West Orange