Lesson 1 Local Government Pages 154-157
Lesson 2 State Government Page 160-163
Lesson 3 Federal Government Pages 166-169
Lesson 4 Voting for Leaders Pages 172-175
Lesson 5 The Land of Freedom Pages 180-183
Extra Lessons
Lesson 1 Local Government Page 154-157 Lesson 2 State Government Page 160-163 Lesson 3 Federal Government Page 166-169 Lesson 4 Voting for Leaders Page 172-175 Lesson 5 The Land of Freedom Page 180-183 Extra Lessons $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
Name three things government does. Page 154
and settles disagreements makes laws, helps us stay safe, and settles disagreements
Why is it important for citizens to vote? Page 155
opinion counts, whoever gets the most votes wins. Every person’s vote or opinion counts, whoever gets the most votes wins.
of a community, state and A ______ is a member of a community, state and country. Page 155
citizen
A _______ is the leader of a town or city. Page 155
mayor
The _________ is the leader of the court. Page 156
judge
The _____ is the leader of state’s government. Page 160
governor
What is the city called that many of the state leaders work and live? Page 161
the capital city
Government collects ________ to pay for service in our community. Page 162
taxes
What are the three main duties of the city and state government? Page 163
-Decide if the laws have -Make the laws. -Carry out the laws. -Decide if the laws have been broken.
What are qualities of a good leader? Page 163
fairness, intelligence, caring, honesty
that was written long ago? What is the plan for the government that was written long ago? Page 166
The United States Constitution
The _____ writes and votes on laws for all of our states. Page 167
Congress
is located in _________. The center of our national government is located in _________. Page 167
Washington, D.C.
The __________ is the leader of our country. Page 168
President
President writes and votes on laws Congress leads the country Connect to its match President writes and votes on laws Congress leads the country Supreme Court says if laws are fair
President writes and votes on laws Congress leads the country Supreme Court says if laws are fair
Can any man or woman over 18 years old vote? Page 172
No, he or she must be a citizen of the US
What is the first thing a citizen must do in order to vote? Page 172
He or she must register, or sign up.
What is a ballot? Page 174
A list of names of people running for office
to learn about the candidates Why is it important to learn about the candidates before voting? Page 173
what the leader believes in and what they plan to do To learn about what the leader believes in and what they plan to do with the government
Why is voting a privilege and responsibility? Page 174
Only citizens are allowed to vote so it is a privilege. It is our responsibility because people should care about what happens in our country.
citizen’s right to make _______ is every citizen’s right to make choices. Page 180
Freedom
A ____ is a word or saying that people try to live by. Page 181
motto
A ____ is a building or statue that honors a person or event. Page 182
monument
were mentioned in the lesson and have been honored with What three presidents were mentioned in the lesson and have been honored with monuments in Washington, D.C.? Page 182
George Washington Abraham Lincoln Thomas Jefferson
A bell that celebrates freedom A man that’s a symbol for the US Name the symbols. Our national bird Our national flower A bell that celebrates freedom A man that’s a symbol for the US
Bald Eagle Rose Liberty Bell Uncle Sam
Who is Anna Beavers? Page 158-159
A teacher who helped children dress right for school. She mended and washed their clothes.
What is the state bird of Ohio? Page 164
Cardinal
Who was Thurgood Marshall? Page 170-171
the first African American appointed as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Who is Susan B. Anthony? Page 178-179
women, including the right a woman who fought for equal rights for women, including the right to vote
Where is the police station located?
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