Rules and Responsibilities Study Guide

Front

The earth and all of the things on it is called the ________.

Back

world

Front

A larger area of land on earth that is sometimes joined together is called ________.

Back

continent

Front

An area of land that is controlled by its own government is called a ________.

Back

country

Front

A smaller region of a country is called a ________.

Back

state

Front

A ________ is a group of people living in a particular local area.

Back

community

Front

A ________ is a group of elected citizens who solve problems and make laws for a country, state, or community.

Back

government

Front

Why do you think it is important for a country to have a government?

Back

To protect people's rights, to ensure citizens follow the rules and laws, to create rules and laws for people to follow.

Front

The ________ was written to declare our independence from the British Empire.

Back

Declaration of Independence

Front

The ________ is in charge of issues that affects the entire country.

Back

Federal Government

Front

The three branches of the Federal Government are the ________, ________, and ________.

Back

Executive, Legislative, and Judicial