Vocabulary 1
The leader of a state
governor
What was the White House originally called?
The President's House
How many branches does our government have?
3
Helps explain what symbols on a map mean
map key
Congress is part of which branch?
Legislative
A written set of rules that the government must follow
Constitution
How does the government make sure people follow the laws?
police officers
What is the law making branch of our country's government called?
Congress
A city in which a state's or country's government meets and works.
capital
Branch of government made up of courts and judges
Judicial
Decides on laws for the whole country.
Supreme Court
Which President never lived in the White House?
George Washington
The President is the leader of which branch?
Executive
What is the capital city of the U.S.?
Washington, D.C.
This branch of government makes sure laws are obeyed.
Executive
A group of elected citizens who makes decisions for the state
state legislature
How many Amendments does the Constitution have?
27
How many judges does the Supreme Court have?
9
A line that shows where a state or country ends.
border
Which governments work for the people of their community?
local
A group of people chosen by citizens to make choices for them.
council
How many Articles does the Constitution have?
7
Which branch of government makes sure that laws are fair?
Judicial
The President of the U.S. lives and works here.
The White House
What are the jobs of state governments?
To make laws and take care of citizens