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| Declaration of Independence |
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| Document declaring the 13 American Colonies independent from Great Britain |
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| the plan for our nations government to keep people free. |
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- Like the U.S. constitution
- Has to follow the rules in the U.S. constitution
- Has rules and laws special for the state |
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| the legislative branch of the local government |
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| the leader of the local government |
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| What are some of the services that the government provides |
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- Traffic safety
- Parks
- Fire protection
- Libraries
- Road repair
- local museums |
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| The founding fathers established a plan for national government to: |
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- Keep people free and safe
- Explain how the government would be organized
- Protect basic freedoms and rights |
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| How does the government gain power from the people? |
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| The people elect leaders to make decisions for them. |
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| Which state has a constitution? |
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| Every state has a constitution |
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- Respect
- Civility
- Cooperation |
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- Made up of people who run a county, city, or town.
- Is the level of government that most closely affects our everyday lives
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- Must follow all the laws in the US Constitution
- Has rules and laws special for the state |
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- Government for the whole country.
- Has leaders elected by the people |
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| Who is the leader of the local government? |
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| Who is the leader of the state government? |
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| Who is the leader of the federal government? |
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| President of the United States |
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