Fill In Sentences:
American Government
INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill in each blank box with the word from the above list that best completes the sentence.
bill
executive
justice
responsibility
equality
election
sovereignty
veto
constitution
tax
government
Freedom
judicial
legislative
democracy
1. In a , an elected official that is extremely unpopular may have a hard time being re-elected by the voters.
2. We strive to achieve true in society.
3. When the new country was forming a government, they gathered to write a to establish the rights of citizens and the obligations of the government.
4. Elections in America are an example of popular .
5. As a public agency, the ensures that public services are managed effectively for the benefit of the people.
6. People pay a on their income.
7. In the session, Congress voted on the issue of collecting taxes to pay for the war.
8. of the press is part of the First Amendment.
9. The departments that report to the President are part of the branch.
10. Registering to vote is a civic .
11. In the branch, the U.S. Supreme Court has the power to ultimately decide how to equally apply the law to all citizens.
12. The proposed was defeated after much debate, and so the new law was not enacted.
13. The Supreme Court cannot a bill; only the President can exercise that power when presented with a proposed law by Congress.
14. The courts are meant to serve to citizens.
15. We choose our president by voting in an .
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Definition Matching:
American Government
INSTRUCTIONS:
For each vocabulary word in the left column, locate its definition in the right column.
Type the number of the correct definition in the blank before the word.
equality
1. a system of government in which power belongs to the people and is exercised through voting
government
2. the condition or state of having the same rights and status as another
sovereignty
3. the structure of the basic laws of a country through which government is granted responsibilities and duties and the people are guaranteed rights
executive
4. the independent authority and right to self-governance possessed by a country
election
5. a system of political authority that controls and directs the functioning of a country, state, or etc.
bill
6. money collected by the government from people or businesses to finance public programs
legislative
7. having to do with the authority to make laws and the process of making them
democracy
8. the condition of having liberty, or the ability to exercise rights
freedom
9. having to do with the enforcement of laws and the conduct of public affairs
judicial
10. a duty or task that is expected or required
tax
11. having to do with the authority of the courts to make judgments and interpret laws
justice
12. a proposal for a new law, or the language of the law before it is enacted
responsibility
13. to prevent from becoming a law by the use of constitutional power
constitution
14. the fair treatment of people through the process of law
veto
15. the process of making a choice by casting a vote
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Crossword:
American Government
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equality
sovereignty
justice
judicial
executive
government
democracy
bill
constitution
legislative
tax
veto
responsibility
freedom
election
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2. the structure of the basic laws of a country through which government is granted responsibilities and duties and the people are guaranteed rights
4. having to do with the authority to make laws and the process of making them
8. the condition or state of having the same rights and status as another
9. having to do with the authority of the courts to make judgments and interpret laws
10. the process of making a choice by casting a vote
11. the condition of having liberty, or the ability to exercise rights
12. the fair treatment of people through the process of law
14. to prevent from becoming a law by the use of constitutional power
15. money collected by the government from people or businesses to finance public programs
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1. a duty or task that is expected or required
3. the independent authority and right to self-governance possessed by a country
5. a system of political authority that controls and directs the functioning of a country, state, or etc.
6. a system of government in which power belongs to the people and is exercised through voting
7. having to do with the enforcement of laws and the conduct of public affairs
13. a proposal for a new law, or the language of the law before it is enacted
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Today, we pretty much take our government for granted, from the Congress to the courts to the presidency. Yet, these institutions – and the interplay among them – is the result of some very careful thinking laid out in the United States Constitution. Ready to look behind the scenes at what makes it all work?
For kids studying American government, this Unit offers a compelling narrative about how our government functions. First, kids get an overview of the executive, the legislative, and the judicial branches, and the balance of power at the federal level. Then they are introduced to state and local governments, including their structure and responsibilities.
Kids who want more details about politics will enjoy exploring how candidates get elected and the requirements for holding different government offices. Kids fascinated by current events and recent history will find captivating photos of contemporary office holders and images of primary-source materials, such as newspaper headlines. Kids also have an opportunity to read about the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy, including the responsibility to vote and to be a good citizen by obeying laws and paying taxes. Plus, kids are introduced to John F. Kennedy and the concept of civic virtue he expressed in his 1961 inaugural address.
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America’s Democracy
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The Executive Branch
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The Legislative Branch
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The Judicial Branch
The judicial branch ensures that laws are followed correctly.
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An American Symbol
The United States has a uniquely diverse population.
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State and Local Governments
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Getting Elected
Electing leaders is at the heart of American democracy.
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Rights and Responsibilities
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Vocabulary Activities for American Government
