Why We Need Government
What does government help people make?
Governments help people make rules.
Who is a tribal government led by?
A tribal government is led by a chief or a council.
Who is a monarchy ruled by?
A monarchy is ruled by a king or queen.
In a democracy, what do all people get to do?
In a democracy, all people get to vote.
In a constitutional republic, what do people vote for that helps represent them?
In a constitutional republic, people vote for leaders who represent them.
Governments keep people what?
Governments keep people safe.
What do tribal governments follow?
Tribal governments follow the traditions of the tribe.
Who is the ruler's power passed down through in a monarchy?
The ruler's power is usually passed down through a family.
What do people help make in a democracy?
In a democracy, the people help make decisions.
What must leaders in a constitutional republic follow?
In a constitutional republic, leaders must follow a constitution.
What do governments solve?
Governments solve problems.
What do tribal governments and monarchies have in common?
In tribal governments and monarchies, the leader is not always chosen by voting: the leader can be chosen because of their family.
In a democracy, what do the people help choose?
In a democracy, the people help choose leaders.
What does a constitution do?
A constitution is a document that has laws and protects people's rights.
What type of government does the United States have?
The United States has a constitutional republic.
In a democracy, majority rules: what does majority rules mean?
Majority rules means whatever or whoever has the most votes wins.
What do democracies and constitutional republics have in common?
In both democracies and constitutional republics, people vote for their leaders.