• SOCIAL STUDIES: WORD POWER

    WEEK 1: US GOVERNMENT


    VOCABULARY:
    civil discourse working peacefully together and defining problems in a kind way


    civil rights  rights that create equality and ensure that everyone's rights are protected


    common good when people think about what is best for everyone


    equality people behave in a way that is fair, equal, and balanced for everyone


    executive branch  branch of government that enforces our country’s laws


    fairness making sure everyone has what they need to be successful


    federal government  the government that leads our country


    inalienable rights, natural rights  rights that you are born with that cannot be taken away


    judicial branch  branch of government that interprets the laws, or decides what they mean


    justice all people are treated the same, regardless of who they are


    legislative branch  branch of government that makes the laws and sets taxes


    local governments  governments that lead our towns, cities, and counties


    political rights make sure all citizens are able to participate in the political process


    rule of law the government is accountable to the law


    taxes money that citizens pay to the government