Famous People
What was the first national park and what was special about it?
Yellowstone
What is a bill? Who writes the bill?
A bill is a written idea for a new law. Congress writes bills.
What do governments provide for communities?
Governments should provide justice and order.
They should also protect rights of citizens.
Tax
Money paid to the government
Who is Ulysses S. Grant and what did he do?
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States. He signed the Yellowstone National Park bill into law in 1872.
What did the bill say about Yellowstone?
The bill said that Yellowstone should be a national park and be protected by the country.
What is God's purpose for the government?
God's purpose for the government is to carry out justice and protect people's rights.
Ballot and Appoint
A list that shows the people who want to be elected.
To choose
This person helped John Adams to write the Declaration of Independence.
How do you become a citizen of United States?
By naturalization. You need to take a test, answer many questions, and promise to be loyal to the country.
What are the two ways of choosing a leader?
1. Voting
2. Appoint
Naturalization
The process of someone to become a citizen.
Who was Abigail Adams and what did she do? What did she hope for?
She was the first lady and the wife of John Adams. Abigail hoped that a new government would form and give rights to women. She wrote letters to John Adams with advices.
How does a bill become a law?
1. A Congress member introduces a bill.
2. The new bill goes to a committee for a review.
3. Committee votes on the bill and must be passed by both the Senates and the House.
4. If both sides agree, the president can sign/veto the bill.
What are the three branches of the government and what is each branch in charge of?
1. Legislative branch: Makes laws
2. Executive branch: Carries out laws
3. Judicial branch: Decide what laws mean
Republic
Republic is a form of government where citizens choose their leaders.
Who was John Adams and what did he do for America?
John was elected twice as the vice president and was also elected as the president. He was the first president to live in the White House. John Adams helped to get a treaty signed to end the war with England for independence.
What is the Constitution and why is it important?
Constitution is the plan for the United States with written rights to protect the Americans. It's purpose is to give the United States a strong government.
What are the three levels of the government and who is in charge of each level?
National government: president
State government: governor
Local government: mayor
Constitution
A document that give the power to the government and lists rights of citizens.