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United States Government Flashcards

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Who is the mayor of Doylestown?

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Terry Lindeman

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What 3 reasons do we need government?

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  1. Keep order
  2. Manage disagreement
  3. To protect people and property
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Who is our governor?

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John Kasich

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What are government services provided by the state?

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  1. Driver’s licenses
  2. State parks
  3. State highways
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What are the 3 branches of government?

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  1. Judicial
  2. Executive
  3. Legislative
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What does the judicial branch do?

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Make sure laws are fair

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How many Supreme Court justices are there?

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9

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How long do justices serve?

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Until they die or retire

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Who is the leader of the executive branch?

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The president

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What is the president’s job?

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Makes sure the laws are carried out

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How long does a president serve?

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4 years

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What bodies make up the legislative branch?

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Congress is made up of the senate and the House of Representatives

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What does congress do?

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Write laws

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What do the stars on our flag represent?

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The 50 states

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What do the stripes on our flag represent?

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The first original13 colonies

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What is our national bird?

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Bald eagle

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Where is the liberty bell located?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What is a government?

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A group of elected citizens who solve problems and make laws for the community

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What are laws?

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Rules to help people know what to do and what not to do. Many laws are made to keep people safe

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What is conflict?

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A disagreement

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What is public?

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All the people in the community

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What is government service?

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Work done by the government for everyone in the town

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What is a department?

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Part of a government with a specific job to do.

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What is a property tax?

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Money that you pay to the cover meant when you own a house or a building

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What is sales tax?

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Money that you pay to the government every time you buy something.

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What are examples of government services?

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Public education
Health
Parks and recreation
Public works

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