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

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