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U.S. Gov. Lapbook

3rd - 6th grade

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On what continent is the United States of America located? North America
North America is made up of what three countries? Canada, United States of America and Mexico
What body of water (ocean) borders the United States of America on the East? Atlantic Ocean
What body of water (ocean) borders the United States of America on the West? Pacific Ocean
What is the name of our country? United States of America
On what river is the capital located? Potomac River
What was the first capital of the United States? New York City
Who took the oath of office first? George Washington
What city was the second capital of the U.S.? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What is the current capital of the U.S? Washington, D.C.
What states border Washington, D.C.? Maryland and Virginia
Inspired by Columbus' tales, waves of Europeans sailed to what continent? North America
English settlers came to North America for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons are To find gold, establish trade with their home country, or to seek religious freedom.
For over 100 years, we were colonies that belonged to who? King George III of England
In 1763, King George began to demand more taxes from the American colonies. Many Americans wanted to break away from England and be independent. This began what war? The American Revolution (1775 - 1783)
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence officially declared what? The American colonies free and independent of England
In the middle of the Revolution, the 13 states wrote a set of rules for themselves called what? the Articles of Confederation
Delegate someone chosen to speak and act for a group.
Benjamin Franklin Helped write the Declaration of Independence.
Constitution BASIC LAW (PRINCIPLE) OF OUR NATION. It sets up the rules for how laws are made, and who will make the laws. Who will decide if we go to war. Who will have power.
Compromise settles an argument because each side gives up some of its demands.
The main lawmaking body of the Legislative Branch is called Congress
Congress is made of what two branches? House of Representatives and the Senate
Three branches of government The Legislative Branch, The Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch
Which branch of government makes up the court system? The Judicial Branch
What is the highest court in the court system? Supreme
What is the responsibility of the courts in the Judicial Branch? The courts decide arguments about the meaning of the law, how they are applied and if they break the rules of the constitution.
The Executive Branch consist of the President, Vice President, Departments and Independent Agencies.
President duties include Leading the country and command the military
Vice President duties include President of the Senate and becomes the president if the president can no longer
"separation of powers" and "checks and balances" Means that no one person or group could make laws for everyone else.
President is elected for 4 years
A law begins with a proposal called a bill
Before a bill can become a law both Senate and the House of Representatives must vote for it. If 2/3 of both sides vote "yes" the bill becomes a law.
Who chooses the justices for the Supreme Court the President, BUT the Senate has to agree.
Amendment specific change in the Constitution.
What is the primary duty of Congress Write, debate, and pass bills, which are then passed onto the President for approval.
Make laws about taxes and borrowing money. Approve the making of money. Can declare war on other countries are some other powers of Congress
How are the House of Representatives chosen Based on population of each state
How many Senators does each state have? 2
How many representatives in the House? 435
How long is a representatives term? 2 years
Start laws that make people pay taxes and decide if a government official should be put on trial before the Senate if she/he commits a crime against the country. These are special jobs that ONLY who can do? House of Representatives
How many senators are in the Senate? 100
How many years can a Senator serve 6 years
Say yes or no to any treaties the president makes. Say yes or no to any people the president recommends for jobs. Can hold a trial for a government official who does something wrong. These are duties of ONLY the Senate
A formal agreement between two or more countries Treaty
What are three requirements for a candidate to run for President? At least 35 years old. Natural born citizen of the United States Resident of the United States for at least 14 years.
The general election is held in November
When the voters cast a vote in the general election, are they voting directly for an individual Presidential candidate? No, voters in each state are actually casting their vote for a group of people known as electors. The electors are part of the Electoral College system who vote for their states preferred candidate.
Each state gets a certain number of electors, based on the state's total number of representation in Congress (House and Senate) Electoral College System
To become President how many electoral votes must you have? 270
How long do the Supreme Court justices serve? Life
A resident of another country who has not yet become a citizen of the country where she/he now lives. Alien
Person born in the U.S. and who enjoys all the freedoms, protections, and legal rights outlined and promised in the Constitution? Citizens
First 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights
I. Bill of Rights Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, and Petition
What is the most important right of a citizen? To vote
Why is voting important? By voting people have a choice in the government.
What are some of the responsibilities of citizens of the United States? Obey the laws of the community, state, and country. Respect the rights of others.
to cancel or postpone a decision, bill, etc. For example a President may do this to a bill passed by Congress. Veto
This replaced the Articles of Confederation The Constitution
A periodic, official count of the number of people living in a country. Census
a person who moves from one country to another to live permanently. Immigrant
Where would you find the Constitution today? National Archives in Washington, D.C.
Our 16th President Abraham Lincoln
Our 1st President George Washington
James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution"
Advises the President and Helps carry out policies Department Heads of the Executive Branch
Help carry out policy or provide special services Independent Agencies
II. Bill of Right Right to Keep and Bear Arms
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