What is Government? Lesson 3.1

Government- the system that makes up ______ and _______ that guide our country.

rules and laws

A citizen is an official member of a ____________

__________________________country

Democracy- a government in which citizens have the power to make _______ _________

political decisions

What is the Declaration of Independence?

A document stating that the 13 colonies will be independent from Great Britain.

What date was the Declaration of Independence approved?

July 4, 1776

What does the constitution explain?

The Constitution explains how our government works.

What is an amendment?

An amendment- an official change to the constitution.

What is the Bill of Rights?

- a list of the first 10 amendments (changes) to the constitution.

Can you name one of the first 10 amendments?

Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Religion