Democracy The United States government is a DEMOCRACY! Democracy means the rule of the people. In a democracy, everyone’s vote counts. There is no king.

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Democracy The United States government is a DEMOCRACY! Democracy means the rule of the people. In a democracy, everyone’s vote counts. There is no king or queen completely in charge of our country and its decisions. Everyone in a democracy has a say in what should happen!

This paper is our country’s CONSTITUTION

The Constitution of the U.S. The Constitution has 4 basic parts: Part 1 Allows government to make LAWS Part 2 Gives the PRESIDENT the power to make decisions Part 3 Sets up a SUPREME COURT Part 4 Talks about the STATES and making CHANGES to the constitution.

The U.S. Constitution Since it was created about two hundred years ago, over one hundred countries around the world have used it as a model for their own.

More about our Constitution… On September 17, 1787, the constitution was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 39 people signed the constitution! Here are some names you might recognize: 1. Benjamin Franklin 2. George Washington 3. James Madison

To keep us safe To encourage common good common good means ideas & things that are shared & right for all people in our country! Why do we have LAWS ?

What is a U.S. citizen? YOU are a United States citizen! Anyone who legally lives in the U.S. is a citizen!

U.S. Citizens have RIGHTS!! The Right to Vote The Freedom of Speech The Freedom of Press Protection from Harm Freedom of Religion Right to a Fair Trial

Citizens have RESPONSIBILITIES too! Responsibility to Vote Responsibility to Serve on Jury Duty Responsibility to Obey the Laws Responsibility to be Involved with our Government