Government
How many levels of government are there?
3
How many branches are there?
3
They have the most votes at the end of the voting time
What is common good?
when people think about what is best for everyone in the community
What does equality mean?
Everyone is treated equally no matter who they are.
List the three levels of government.
Federal
State
Local
Name the three branches.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
candidate
What is Rule of Law?
the government is accountable to the law and that both citizens and government leaders must obey the same laws
What are the three democratic principles?
Fairness, equality, and justice
Who are the leaders of each level?
Federal → President
State → Governor
Local → Mayor
Who is the main leader of the Executive Branch?
President
Name 2 requirements for voting.
1. must be 18 years or older
2. must register
What is civil discourse?
Civil discourse helps people live peacefully together and define a problem in a kind way
These values guide the government in doing what for the people?
Protecting their rights
What is a representative democratic government?
People elect those who represent them in the government
Name what each branch does.
Executive: enforce the laws
Legislative: makes the laws
Judicial: interprets the laws
VOTING gives you a voice in the government.
How can you overcome a conflict using civil discourse?
stating the problem
identify the cause of the problem
suggest solutions for the problem
attempt to solve the problem
reach out to teachers, parents, and community helpers to brainstorm solutions
One way the government can be sure to protect and meet citizens' needs is through _______________.
taxes
What is a responsibility that each level has the power to do?
Some examples include:
Federal:print money, declare war, build the military, etc.
State:appoints officials and signs or vetoes bills passed by the state legislature, commander-in-chief of the state’s military
Local: help out and act as a voice to the community, in charge of police and fire departments, public bus systems, road maintenance, community parks, trash removal, and building codes
What is the system of Checks and Balances?
To keep any one person or group from having too much power
How would you know who to vote for out of the running candidates?
Choose the one who best represents my viewpoints or who I think will do the best job.
As American citizens, we have the right to free speech. What is free speech? How does free speech work with civil discourse?
This means we can express ourselves freely. However, we also have a responsibility to be polite and listen to others when they are speaking.
What does the government do with the taxes they collect from the people?
The government uses tax money to pay for community services that make our lives better.