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19 Cards in this Set
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rules
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let students know how to act or behave
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a community
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a place where people live, work, and play
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equality under the law means that
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all people should be treated fairly and with respect
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Declaration of Independence
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an America citizen has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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Independence Day
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a holiday celebrated on July 4th, also called America's birthday
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Thanksgiving
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celebrated the last Thursday in November to remember the harvest that the Mayflower Pilgrims shared with the Wampanoag Indians in 1621
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Columbus Day
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celebrated on the second Monday in October to honor Columbus for discovering America on October 12, 1492
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President's Day
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celebrated on the third Monday in February to remember the U.S. presidents - especially Washington and Lincoln
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Martin Luther King Day
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celebrated on the third Monday in January to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - he wanted equal rights for all people
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Veterans Day
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celebrated on November 11th to remember servicemen and women who have defended our country and served in the military
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Memorial Day
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celebrated on the last Monday in May to remember the military men and women who have died in the wars while they were defending our country
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Constitution
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our plan of government - three branches: Congress (House of Representatives and the Senate), the President, and the Supreme Court
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George Washington
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He was known as the "Father of our Country," led the Revolutionary War, led the meeting of the Constitution and became the first president of the U.S.
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Abraham Lincoln
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The 16th president of the United States when the country was divided over the issue of equality for all people - he helped free African American slaves.
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Thurgood Marshall
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The first African American Supreme Court justice of the United States Supreme Court - he defended people at a time when not all people had equal rights.
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Rosa Parks
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An African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a public bus. She helped to bring about changes in laws and worked hard so that people would have equal rights.
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Legislative Branch - Congress (House of Representatives and the Senate)
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makes the laws
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Executive Branch - the President
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carries out the laws - signs the laws (The President can approve or veto a law.)
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Judicial Branch - Supreme Court
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decides if the laws are fair an determine if laws have been broken
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