Lesson16 Flashcards
What are the two major political parties of the United States?
Democrats and Republicans
Name two examples of democratic responsibilities
education and
participation
________________ is an example of a civic value
Patriotism
The laws of the United States aim to make sure that people are ______________________
treated equally under the law
Three reasons why we have rules and laws
To protect us from other people
To protect us from hurting ourselves
To prevent businesses from hurting us
A part of a constitutional republic is that ________________
people vote for representatives
One way people participate in government is by__________________
voting in an election
Students can show patriotism by reciting the_______________
Pledge of Allegiance.
What type of government does the United States have?
Constitutional Republic
The job of a judge in the United States is to ______________
interpret the laws
An example of the democratic responsibility of education is ________________
Reading articles about politics
He wrote down 110 rules about civility and decent behavior
George Washington
When does a person shows patriotism
by demonstrating a strong love for their country.
A group that tries to change one type of policy is called ___________
An interest group
Name on example of an interest group
The Sierra Club
