How hard can this be?
This is made up of leaders who write and vote on new laws
Congress
What is a citizen?
What does it mean to be responsible?
Is a person(member) of a community, state and country.
It means taking care of important things
To make a good choice about something
vote
This branch leads the country and signs new laws
president
Money paid to the government for services
taxes
government
The highest court in the country
Supreme Court
What is freedom?
The right to choose what we do and say
Is something that can be done for you
Service
This document tells the citizens of the United States that they are responsible for their government
Also makes laws that keep us safe and help us get along
Constitution
A rule that everyone must follow
Law
Consequence
Is a government leader in a town or city
Mayor
Community members that work with the Mayor
Council
How can you be a good citizen?
Shows respect or concern for others
Be fair and honest with others
Votes for leaders who will make good decisions for them
- Listen to other people's ideas
- Help clean up and take care of school supplies
- Take turns and be fair on the playground
- Follow the school rules
What part of the Constitution lists ten of the rights of United States citizens?
Bill of Rights
How can you be a good citizen in your community?
-Help plant trees in a park
- Clean up a playground
- Pick up trash in your neighborhood
- Help a neighbor rake leaves
- Say hello and talk to people you know
This person is a leader of a state
Governor
What is a symbol
An object that stands for something else like a flag
What do the American children say at school to show they are proud of being American?
The Pledge of Allegiance
What is a motto?
A saying that stands for an important idea l
What is the national anthem of America called?
The Star Spangled Banner
Give an example of a symbol of independence in the United States?
The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
How many states are there in the United States?
50