What is Government?

A republic is when citizens have the power to

• do whatever they want

• elect the leaders in their country

• make their own laws

• take over the government

A _______________is an official member of a country.

The United States is a ___________________ because the power of the government comes from the support of the people.

• republic

• state

• democracy

• continent

Rules and laws make a ___________________condition for people to work and live.

• different

• bad

• new

• safe

Put a check next to the jobs that are public services

• teacher

• waitress

• park employee

• mail delivery postal worker