Civics & Government Vocabulary

Front

A group of people who live in the same place is called a ________.

Back

Community

Front

The organization that leads our country is called the ________.

Back

Federal Government

Front

The organization that leads our state is called the ________.

Back

State Government

Front

The organization that leads our counties, cities, and towns is called the ________.

Back

Local Government

Front

A set of rules or principles that provides the structure of our government and protects our rights is called the ________.

Back

Constitution

Front

A change made to the constitution is called an ________. The first 10 changes are known as the Bill of Rights.

Back

Amendment

Front

A person who belongs to a country, state, or community is called a ________.

Back

Citizen

Front

The leader of the executive branch and state is called the ________.

Back

Governor

Front

A person elected by voters to lead cities and towns is called a ________.

Back

Mayor

Front

Money that the citizens pay to the government, and are used for community services, is called ________.

Back

Tax