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Branches of Government
Rights & Freedoms
Public Goods and Services
Being a Responsible Citizen
100

What type of currency is used in the United States?

Dollars and cents, USD 

100

Name 2 Presidents of the United States

Joe Biden, Donal Trump, Barack Obama Etc. 

100

Freedom of Speech means you have the right to:

Share your thoughts and ideas freely

100

Name a Public Good or Service that responds to Emergencies

Police, Firefighters, Ambulance

100

What is one reason you might SAVE your money?

If you want something specific but don't have enough money yet, Save just in case of emergencies, etc.
200

What is one challenge witch bartering?

Person might not want or have the thing you want to trade.

200

This Branch of Government has the President and the Vice President

Executive

200

Freedom of Assembly means you have the right to: 

Gather together peacefully
200

Name a public good or service that you use often.

SCHOOL!

200

What is it called when you send your money to the government?

Paying your Taxes

300

What is the difference between bartering and using currency?

Bartering is trading items. Using currency is paying for the item.

300

This Branch of Government has the Supreme Court Justices (Judges) They get to decide if Laws are fair or unfair. 

The Judicial Branch

300

Freedom of Religion means you have the right to: 

Believe or not believe in anything you want. The government can't tell you what holidays to celebrate or what God to believe in.
300

What pays for our public goods and serivces?

Taxes, People living in the country, the government

300

What are the 3 ways responsible citizens use their money? (Hint: They all start with S)

Save, Spend, Send to the Government

400

Name 2 types of currency other than dollars?

Euro, Pound, Yen, Franc, Peso

400

This Branch of Government is split into to parts, The House of Representatives and the Senate. 

The Legislative Branch

400

Freedom to Petition the Government means you have the right to:

Tell the government if you disagree with a decision they've made. You can tell them by writing a letter, getting people to sign a petition, or talk to government leaders.

400

What is the difference between a public and private goods and services?

Public- Paid for by taxes

Private- Paid for by the customer

400

Name 4 places your taxes might go after paying them to the government

Police, Ambulance, Firefighters, Libraries, Schools, Sidewalks, Playgrounds, Beach parks, etc. 

500

What are 3 qualities an item must have to be used as currency?

Identical, Durable, Portable, Divisible, Long Term Value

500

What Document from our timeline created the 3 Branches of Government?

Constitution

500

What Document from our timeline gave us our rights and freedoms?

The Bill of Rights

500

What are 2 reasons the government thinks it's important to pay for public goods and services?

Public goods and services keep us safe, educated, entertained, and keep our daily lives working smoothly. 
500
Where do responsible citizens spend their money?
At Small or Local businesses (Bonus Points if you can name an example)