Civics/Gov ILEARN Review

Early Forms of Government

• Virginia House of Burgesses (1619)

• Mayflower Compact (1620)

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)

It's all about limited government!

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• Joining two things into one

• Example: states or countries coming together for a specific purpose

  • Example: United Nations, European Union

The idea that government is created and kept in power by the people

• Elected by the citizens

• The representatives who are elected represent the citizens' ideas and concerns in the government

• A type of government that is based on the rule of law.

• The Constitution is considered the supreme law of the land.

Federal

• Two or more levels of government

• In the United States, we have national, state, and local governments

• Rights granted to each person

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

• The Right to Privacy

• The Right to Own Property

What are political parties?

• individuals who organize to win elections, operate government, and influence public policy

• Political parties formed while ratifying (approving) the Constitution. Representatives were split between what they wanted, so they organized with like-minded people

1. Candidates run to become their party's nominee

2. People vote for the candidate that they want to be the nominee in the PRIMARY ELECTION

3. Candidates run to win the general election

4. People vote in the general election and the winner is declared

Election Cycle

The best place to get information on what is happening in our government includes:

1. Official United States communication mediums (.gov websites, government alerts, etc.)

2. Websites of political candidates and current politicians

3. Trusted journalists from well-known news sources (The New York Times, Washington Post, NBC, etc.)

the character of a good participant in a system of government

Good participants in government:

• Respect others' opinions

• Work together

• Use politeness and manners

• Participate in the government through voting, voicing opinions, and contacting representatives