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Chapter 4
The National Government
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History
3rd Grade
10/22/2009

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Term
federal
Definition
national, the whole nation (United States)
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constitution
Definition

our written set of laws,

they describe how our government is to work

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rights
Definition
freedoms for all people
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Bill of Rights
Definition

paper that lists all our rights as Americans

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Justice
Definition

to be fair,

the same for all people

 

Term
hero
Definition
someone who sets an example for other people by their actions; someone who shows courage; Martin Luther King, Jr. was a hero for all Americans who believe in personal freedom
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patriotism
Definition
feeling of pride for your country; Americans feel pride by saluting the flag, singing special songs about our country and wearing red, white and blue
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The President of the United States
Definition

Our President is the leader of the Executive Branch of government.

Our President is Barack Obama.

He meets other leaders, works with soldiers, and speaks to the people.

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3 branches of government
Definition

congress- legislative branch

president- executive

courts- Supreme court

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our flag
Definition

Our flag has 50 stars to = 50 states.

It has 13 stripes for the original 13 states back in the 1700s.

We say the Pledge to honor our country.

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other symbols
Definition

the Liberty Bell

the National Song/ anthem- "The Star Spangled Banner"

the Bald Eagle

 

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citizenship
Definition
a person who shows patriotism, fairness, courage, perseverance, and loves their country too!
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