the control of a country and people

the book of rules that we have in the U.S.

government for and by the people

a member of a particular country who has the right to live there

Government rules are called laws.

Governments have the power to make people follow rules.

Americans have the power to choose, or vote.

Most people think governments should protect citizens.

Welfare means health, happiness, and comfort.

Our government controls where to shop.

Free enterprise means you can have your own business.

The national government is in Washington, D.C.

Congress makes local laws for your city.

The U.S. has both public and private government.

Democracy is ________________________ for the people.

Our form of government is called a ________________________.

Americans tell our leaders what laws we want when we ________________________.

Taxes are the ________________________ people pay to support the government.

Police, judges, and soldiers enforce ________________________.