Vocabulary
The way of life followed by a group of people is called?
Culture
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called?
Bill of Rights
Who is responsible for interpreting laws?
Judicial Branch
Why is our government called a representative democracy?
Because our government is a democracy in which citizens elect people to represent their wishes
The part of the government responsible for making laws is called?
The Legislative Branch
Our Nation's plan for governing is called?
The Constitution
The official document used to travel to other countries
Passport
How are the rights that United States citizens have connected to the responsibilities that they have?
A responsibility may protect a right
Ex: the responsibility to serve on a jury helps protect the right to a fair trial.
People who come and live in a new land are called?
Immigrants
The sharing of power between the state and national governments is called?
Federal System
What are 3 parts of a culture?
clothing
music
art
religion
holidays
games
language
Why do people sometimes say that the United States is and has always been a land of immigrants?
Because many people who have settled here came from different countries
An Amendment
The President is the head of which branch of government?
If two friends get into an argument over differences of opinion about an issue at school, what could you say to them to help convince your two friends to show respect for each other's opinions?
Each of you has the right to voice your own opinion, but you have the RESPONSIBILITY to respect one another's rights.
What are two rights guaranteed to citizens in the United States
Freedom of speech
Freedom of press
Freedom of religion
What is a type of republic?
The laws of a country and the people who run it is called
The government
A Jury
What are the 3 branches of government and what is the job of each one
1. Legislative-makes laws
2. Executive-enforces laws
3. Judicial-interprets laws