Vocab Flashcards
Government
a system that keeps order in a land
Judicial
the branch of government that judges
Executive
the branch of government that leads the president
Legislative
the branch of government that makes laws
Vote
to make an official choice
Taxes
Money paid to the government to pay for public services
Declaration of Independence
the document that declared the 13 American colonies were free from British rule
U.S. Consitution
a document that outlines the laws of U.S. government
Amendment
a change to a law or document
Bill of Rights
ten amendments made to the U.S. Constitution that protect the freedom and rights of all people
Governor
the leader of state government
Mayor
the leader of city (or local) government
Citizen
A member of a country
Allegiance
loyalty to one’s country
Liberty
freedom
