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announced our independence (from Great Britain) = What did the Declaration of Independence do? declared our independence (from Great Britain) = What did the Declaration of Independence do? said that the United States is free (from Great Britain) = What did the Declaration of Independence do? You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. = What is freedom of religion?
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life = Declaration of Independence liberty = Declaration of Independence pursuit of happiness = Declaration of Independence freedom of religion = The Bill of Rights
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Congress = Makes federal laws legislative = Makes federal laws the President = In charge of the executive branch the courts = Interprets federal laws
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Study Notes
American Government and History
- The Declaration of Independence announced our independence from Great Britain.
- Two rights in the Declaration of Independence are life and liberty.
- Freedom of religion allows individuals to practice any religion or not practice a religion.
System of Government
- The rule of law states that everyone, including leaders, must follow the law, and no one is above the law.
- The system of government is divided into three branches: the legislative (Congress), executive (President), and judicial (courts).
- Checks and balances prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
The Legislative Branch
- Congress makes federal laws.
- There are two parts to Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- There are 100 U.S. Senators, and each Senator serves for six years.
The Executive Branch
- The President is in charge of the executive branch.
- The Vice President advises the President.
The Judicial Branch
- The judicial branch reviews laws, explains laws, and resolves disputes.
- The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.
State and Local Governments
- Some powers belong to the federal government, such as printing money and declaring war.
- Some powers belong to the states, such as providing schooling and education, and giving driver's licenses.
Political Parties and Elections
- The two major political parties in the United States are the Democratic and Republican parties.
- Citizens eighteen years and older have the right to vote.
Rights and Responsibilities
- One responsibility that is only for United States citizens is serving on a jury.
- One right only for United States citizens is voting in a federal election.
American History
- The colonists fought the British because of high taxes and lack of self-government.
- Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
- The Constitutional Convention wrote the Constitution in 1787.
- Benjamin Franklin was a diplomat, writer, and started the first free libraries.
- George Washington is the "Father of Our Country" and was the first President.
1800s American History
- The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803.
- The Civil War was fought between the North and the South.
- Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves and saved the Union.
Recent American History
- The United States fought in World War I and World War II.
- Susan B. Anthony fought for women's rights and civil rights.
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