Govt Flashcards
(20 cards)
Freedom of the press
Allows people to write, read, and watch what they want
Mayor
Is the leader of a city
Govenor
Is the leader of a state government
Consequence
Something that happens as a result of what a person does
Justice
Showing fairness for everyone
Legislative, Judicial, & Executive
What are the three branches of government
County
A part of a state made up of several cities or towns
Public works
The department that provides services to meet the daily needs of its citizens, such as collecting trash or repairing streets
Congress
The legislative branch of the national government
House of Representatives
States send representatives based on the population of their state
Senate
Each state send 2 members
Anthem
The song written by Francis Scott Keyh
Constitution Monarchy
Has both a monarch and a government elected by the people
Volunteer
People who choose to work without getting paid
Respect
What people show by placing their right hand over their heart when saying the Pledge of Allegiance
Job of the legislative branch (Congress)
To make laws
Job of the judicial branch (Supreme Court)
To make sure laws are fair and follow the constitution
Services provided by local city government
Trash, police, fire department, schools, recreation parks, pools, and sports fields
Three different war memorials in Washington DC that honor people who died in past wars
Vietnam memorial, Korean memorial, & World War II memorial
Mayor, city council, & city manager
Types of city governments
