Lesson 1
(Pages 96-103)
(Pages 96-103)
Citizens who have the power to elect leaders who make the countries laws and rules (Page 97).
Republic
When no one, including the government, can take away rights (Page 99).
Unalienable
The branch of government that that makes laws, or rules, that Americans must obey (Page 104).
Legislative branch
A group pf citizens who make a decision in a court of law (Page 112).
Jury
An official member of a country (Page 97).
Citizen
Freedom to govern oneself (Page 99).
Liberty
The branch of government that is in charge of carrying out the laws that are written by Congress (Page 105).
Executive branch
People who run for a position in government (Page 114).
Candidate
When the power of the government comes from the support of the people (Page 97).
Democracy
Power, or command over something or someone (Page 106).
Control
The branch of government that makes sure our nation's laws agree with the constitution (Page 105).
Judicial branch
Pride and support of ones nation, their people, and their government (Page 116).
Patriotism
The right to rule (Page 98).
Sovereignty
To compel people to follow a rule or law (108).
Enforce
Known as the separation of powers (Page 106).
Checks and balances
Images, designs, or things that stand for ideas (Page 116)
Symbols
Requiring no proof (Page 99).
Self-evident
To make sure, or make certain (Page 109).
Ensure
To take part in an activity (Page 114).
Participate
A formal request (Page 117).
Petition