1. Government Vocabulary

3. DEMOCRACY A government run by the people
Citizens participate by voting, high rights and liberties

4. Constitution
Plan of government

5. Bill of Rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution
What is an amendment?

6. Bill of Rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution
What is an amendment?
A small change in a document. In this case, these were added to the Constitution

7. Bill
Proposed law that must be approved by the legislative, and in some cases, executive branches

8. Having the right to do something
Liberty
Freedom
Having the right to do something

9. Right Something a person is allowed to do and is protected by the law
We have an entire BILL of RIGHTS in the United States!
What are some rights you think we have as Americans?

10. RIGHTS of American Citizens
Freedom to express yourself.
Freedom to worship as you wish.
Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury.
Right to vote in elections for public officials.
Right to apply for federal employment requiring U.S. citizenship.
Right to run for elected office.
Freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

11. Responsibility Something a person should do for their country
Can you think of some responsibilities we have as Americans?

12. RESPONSIBILITIES of American Citizens
Support and defend the Constitution.
Stay informed of the issues affecting your community.
Participate in the democratic process.
Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
Participate in your local community.
Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.
Serve on a jury when called upon.
Defend the country if the need should arise.

13. MONARCHY

14. Monarchy A government run by a king or queen
Citizens have fewer rights

15. Inherited (power)
Power is gained by birth rights (being born into the royal family)

16. Constitutional Monarchy
A government led by a Prime Minister, with a King or Queen as historical figure; citizens have high level of rights

17. ROYAL FAMILY; Who are you people?
Do you know any of the royal family members?
OR do you know any of the recent royal family events?

18. Members of the Royal Family

19. DICTATORSHIP

20. Dictatorship
A harsh (cruel/mean) government run by a dictator; the citizens have few/no rights

21. Dictator Leader of a dictatorship having total control
He seizes (takes over) power and is harsh (mean)

22. Seize (power)
To take control by FORCE

23. THEOCRACY

24. Theocracy Form of government based on religion
Religion drives decisions

25. Examples of theocracies
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Vatican City