American Symbols & Landmarks
A _________ is something that stands for something else and has meaning for people.
What is a symbol?
The _______ branch makes the laws.
What is the Legislative Branch?
What are the three LEVELS of government?
What is local, state and national?
What is Independence Day?
This symbol is located in New York Harbor and reminds people that the United States has welcomed millions of immigrants to this country.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
The _______ branch carries out the laws that Congress passes.
What is the Executive branch?
A ______ is the leader of local government.
Who is a mayor?
This holiday is celebrated in November and honors those who have served or are still serving in the United States military.
What is Veteran's Day?
A __________ is an important building, monument, or place that has great meaning to people.
What is a landmark?
The _______ branch makes certain the laws follow what is in the U.S Constitution.
What is the Judicial Branch?
A ________ is a leader of a state government.
This holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in February to remember our founders and past leaders of our country.
What is President's Day?
The _________ is a landmark is Washington, D.C. and is where Congress meets.
What is the Capitol Building?
The Legislative branch is made up of Congress. Congress has two parts: the ______ and the ______.
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
A ________ is the leader of the national government AND the executive branch.
Who is the President?
This holiday is celebrated in May to honor the men and woman who have died while serving in the United States miliary.
What is Memorial Day?
The ________ has stars and stripes which symbolize the 50 states and original 13 colonies.
What is the American flag?
The Supreme Court has judges that are called ________.
What are justices?
What are TWO services provided by the local government?
In charge of the police and fire departments. Provides schools, libraries and parks. Collects trash. Cuts down trees that have been damaged. Takes care of local roads.
How is a landmark different from a celebration?
A landmark is a place. A celebration is something people do together.