Government
vocabulary
vocabulary
Government - the group of elected people who make decisions for a country, state, etc.
Government - the group of elected people who make decisions for a country, state, etc.
Declaration of Independence - a written document that explains why the American colonists wanted to become their own country
Declaration of Independence - a written document that explains why the American colonists wanted to become their own country
Constitution - a written document of beliefs and laws by which a country, state, or organization is governed; outlines the powers of government
Constitution - a written document of beliefs and laws by which a country, state, or organization is governed; outlines the powers of government
The Bill of Rights - the first ten amendments to the U. S. Constitution, ratified in 1791, to restrict the powers and authority of the federal government and to ensure basic rights to the citizens of the U. S.
The Bill of Rights - the first ten amendments to the U. S. Constitution, ratified in 1791, to restrict the powers and authority of the federal government and to ensure basic rights to the citizens of the U. S.
Constitutional Republic – a government where representatives are elected by the people and they must follow written laws
Constitutional Republic – a government where representatives are elected by the people and they must follow written laws
Culture – the behaviors and beliefs of a group
Culture – the behaviors and beliefs of a group
Defense - the act of defending someone or something from attack
Defense - the act of defending someone or something from attack
Document - an official paper that gives information about something or that is used as proof of something
Document - an official paper that gives information about something or that is used as proof of something
Established - to begin or create (something that is meant to last for a long time)
Established - to begin or create (something that is meant to last for a long time)
Freedom – being able to act and think any way you like
Freedom – being able to act and think any way you like
General Welfare - the enjoyment of peace and prosperity or the ordinary blessings of society and government
General Welfare - the enjoyment of peace and prosperity or the ordinary blessings of society and government
Heritage – something from the past that is still important today
Heritage – something from the past that is still important today
Justice - the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals
Justice - the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals
Liberty - the state or condition of people who are able to act and speak freely
Liberty - the state or condition of people who are able to act and speak freely
Posterity - all future generations
Posterity - all future generations
Promote - to change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one
Promote - to change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one
Responsibility - a duty or task that you are required or expected to do
Responsibility - a duty or task that you are required or expected to do
Rights – freedoms given to citizens
Rights – freedoms given to citizens
Secure - protected from danger or harm
Secure - protected from danger or harm
Tranquility - the state or quality of being calm
Tranquility - the state or quality of being calm
Union - an organization formed to protect the rights and interests of its members
Union - an organization formed to protect the rights and interests of its members
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FOUNDING FATHERS OF THE UNITED STATES:
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The national flag of the United States of America (the "American flag") consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton (referred to specifically as the "union") bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars
The United States Constitution was written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. It was ratified, or approved with a signature, by the delegates from the original thirteen states (see signatures below).
