Government by the People
Where does our government get its power from?
a. Constitution
b. Declaration of Independence
c. Bill of Rights
d. the people
d. the people
What is the responsibility of the local government (page 232, yes I know it is in lesson 1 not 2)
records of birth, deaths, marriages, property ownership, county courts
How can you be a good citizen?
vote, volunteer, obey laws
Define public services.
a service given for free to the public
What Holiday is next Tuesday?
Valentine's Day
What is the constitution?
a set of rules and ideas for our government
Who leads our state executive branch?
the governor
Library, school, soup kitchen, shelters, recycling center, police station
Define jury.
a group of people who listens to a court case and decides if a person is guilty
Miss Stew has 2 sisters. What are their names?
Maddie and Kenzie
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
What is a bill?
a written idea for a law
What do taxes pay for?
services we use in NH
Define legislature.
a group of elected people who have the power to make laws
What brand hand lotion do we have in our classroom?
What does it mean to have equal representation in each state? (page 233)
The number of representatives should be based on each state's population.
What are the responsibilities of the Executive branch?
carry out state laws, suggest action for the legislature to take, sign bills into laws, appoint leaders to oversee state parks, build roads
What does it mean to volunteer?
to help others without getting paid
Define candidate/
A person who runs for government office.
Castle got me a tape dispenser. What animal is it?
Unicorn
Why was our government set up to be run by the people?
it allows no one person to have all the power
citizens can choose their leaders
to have a say in what goes on
Summarize how a bill becomes a law.
The bill is drafted and presented to the house or senate.
The bill is read and sent to a committee. People can explain and answer questions.
People vote on the bill.
The governor can approve or veto. If he approves, it becomes a law. If he vetoes, two thirds of both houses can vote for it to become a law.
How many counties are there in NH? (page 244)
10
Define government.
the system by which cities, states or nations are ruled
What color computer mouse does Miss Stew have?
purple and black