Lesson 1
What Makes Democracy Work?
What Makes Democracy Work?
How many colonies were formed in North America by the europeans that came from Great Britain?
Thirteen
Which branch of the government makes laws and approves the members of the Supreme Court?
Legislative Branch
Where does the state government get money to repair the roads?
Taxes from the citizens.
Why do people make rules?
To teach you from wrong and right and to learn to respect each other.
(vocabulary word)
A person who has done great things or has behaved with great honor.
They are people who make the world better for other people.
Hero
Who was controlling the thirteen colonies 200 years ago?
Great Britain
All branches of the government must follow the laws that are written in the ______________.
Constitution
True or False
All states have the same LAWS.
False
Who can help clean up the beaches but do not get paid to do it?
A volunteer
Name the two heroes who helped create our country.
Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin
They both helped to write the Declaration of Independence.
What was the first plan of government for the new nation?
The Articles of Confederation
Which branch of the government decides what the laws mean? It is made up of federal courts and judges.
Judicial Branch
Name two public services that are provided by the LOCAL government.
police, libraries, parks, road repair, local museums, fire departments
Who are the people that serve on a jury to help decide court cases?
An American Citizen
Who is the American hero that helped bring equality to African Americans against segregation?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Which branch of the government carries out laws.
The president of the United States is the head of this branch.
Executive Branch
Which group of people have the right to govern themselves and form their own government?
Native American groups are independent nations.
Every American has the right to voice their ________.
opinion
Who was the hero that helped get medicine and supplies to soldiers that were sick and hurt during the Civil War? She was a pioneer in nursing.
Clara Barton
Name the month that elections are held in the United States of America. All american citizens vote on this month.
November
How many senators does each state in the United States have? How many senators in total?
Two senators from each state.
Total of 100 senators
Who creates the Local Goverment?
The State Government
If a citizen breaks a rule or a law, they must have a ___________.
consequence
True or False
Not all heroes become famous.
Heroes can be anyone that take action when they see a problem in their community, like YOU!