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a set of rules and institutions people set up so that they can function together as a unified society.
Government
What does the Judicial branch do?
Interprets laws, like the Supreme Court
What are the three branches of the U.S. federal government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Who is the President of the United State?
Donald Trump
So one way that people can participate in government is through
Voting
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Politics
What are the first 3 words of the U.S. Constitution?
We the People
When you mark a ______ you are participating in the political process, but there are so many other things you can do to be an active citizen.
Ballot
How old do you have to be to be elected President?
35 years old
What does the government do?
Make laws, provides services like schools and roads, protects people.
What is a mayor?
The leader of a city or town
So we study government in order to become better
Citizens
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
What does the legislative branch do?
Make laws, like Congress with the House and Senate
What does the Executive branch do?
Enforces law, like the President
Probably the most important thing you can do to participate in government and politics is both the easiest and most challenging, become more ____
Educated
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
The outcome of an _____ might affect your life more than the outcome of a sport game, though.
Election
When was the Constitution written? Year
1787
We'll be talking about things like the structure and function of the branches of government and the division of ______ between the national government and the state governments.
Power
What is a senator?
A person who represents their state in the Senate, which is part of congress
By the end of this series you will actually understand how our government works, and how you can make it work better for you, and your ______
Community
What does the Constitution do?
It is a set of rules for how the government should work
The USA is a _____ which mean that we elect representatives to govern us.
Republic