Citizen - A member of the community, state, or country, Government - A group of people who work together to run a country, state or country, Vote - To make a choice that can be counted, Law - A rule that everyone must follow, Who leads the country? - The President, How are taxes used in a community? - Taxes are used to pay for community services, such as: libraries, schools, police and fire departments, build and repair roads, etc., Independence - Freedom from being ruled by someone else., Constitution - An important document that tells us how to run our country, What does it mean to be treated fairly? - People in a community are treated equal or the same, Why do people celebrate Earth Day? - To remind us to take care of our environment, What could happen if no stoplights were in a community? - There could be car accidents, damage to property, injured people/animals, etc., How do the three branches of government work together? - The President can veto a law, the Supreme Court can say a law is not fair, Congress can override the President's veto, Responsible - Taking care of important things, What rights do American citizens have? - Citizens have the right to be treated equal, the right to vote, the right to choose your religion, freedom of speech, meet in public places, ask the government to fix things, etc., Name some laws that remind people to be responsible. - Wear your seatbelt, stop at a stop sign, no littering, etc., Why is voting important? - To make sure everyone has a voice. Voting helps elect people to represent us., Which branch of the government decides if laws are fair? - The Supreme Court, Which branch of the government writes and votes on new laws? - Congress, What are some ways you can be good citizen at school? - Listen to other people's ideas, share your own ideas, help clean up, take care of school supplies, etc., What are some symbols that stand for freedom in our country? - The American flag and bald eagle are symbols of freedom in our country., What are some things that could happen if you don't follow a law? - You could get a ticket, pay a fine, go to court, go to jail or lose a privilege.,

Unit Studies - Government

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