Chapter 2: We the People | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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U.S. Government

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to move from one country to another to make a new life

immigrate

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the total number of people who live in a place

population

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areas of farmland, countryside

rural areas

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another name for the city

urban areas

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a written plan of government

constitution

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a system of leaders and laws for making decisions for a community, state, or nation

government

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a government of the people, by the people, and for the people

democracy

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Everyone gets a vote, and the person or idea with the most votes wins.

majority rule

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Known as "the supreme law of the land," this document was signed in 1787.

the United States Constitution

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Why is the United States considered "...not so much a nation as a world?"

Americans (immigrants) come from places all over the world.

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How is the population of a suburb different from the population of a city?

The suburbs have less people than the city.

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What are you describing when you talk about a group's language, religion, arts, food, or clothing?

culture

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What is the main job of the legislative branch?

to make the laws

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What is the main job of the executive branch?

to carry out the laws

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What is the main job of the judicial branch?

to see that the laws follow the Constitution and are carried out fairly

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Who is the main body of the legislative branch?

Congress

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