Bill Of Rights
Veteran’s Day
A list of 10 additional
freedoms to the U.S.
Constitution that all
Americans have
A day to honor those who are
serving or have served our
country in one of the branches
of the military
Congress
The U.S. Senate and the
House of Representatives
Consequence
Something that happens as a
result of another action
Constitution
Declaration of
Independence
The basic laws and principles
of the United States, written
in 1787
Written in 1776, it stated
that the colonies were free
and independent states
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Diversity
Equality
Ethnic
Executive
A government run by the
people who live under it
A government run by a group
of elected officials chosen to
speak for all of the people.
Different from one another
Being treated equally under
the law
A group of people with their
own national origin, language,
or way of life
The Branch of the government
concerned with putting the
laws into effect. The
President, Vice-President and
Cabinet are in this Branch
Inalienable Rights
Independence Day
Judicial
Law
Rights we are born with that
can not be taken away
A holiday in honor of our
country’s independence from
England. Celebrated on July
4th
The Branch of the Government
housed in the Supreme Court.
There are 9 Supreme Court
Judges
A rule that regulates the
behavior and activities of
people
Legislative
Memorial Day
The Branch of the Government
housed in the Capitol, that
makes the laws. The Senate
and the House of
Representatives are in this
Branch
The day we honor those who
have died serving our country.
It is observed on the last
Monday in May
The duties of a citizen
Responsibilities
Suffragist
A person who fights for the
right to vote. Susan B.
Anthony was one
Tradition
A special way a group does
something that is part of their
culture