3Rd Grade Civics

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The plan of our government is written in the

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Constitution

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The building where the members of Congress work is called the

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Capitol

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The war fought to make the colonies an independent, or free, country is called the

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American Revolution

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The letter to the English king explaining why the colonies wanted to be independent is called the

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Declaration of Independence

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The place where every American President since John Adams has lived is called the

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White House

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What are the thee parts of our government?

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Supreme Court
Congress
President

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What is the job of the Supreme Court?

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To judge the fairness of our laws.

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A building or statue made to honor a person or an event is called a

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monument

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What is the job of the Congress?

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To make the laws for our country.

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How are the Supreme Court Justices chosen for their job?

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The President chooses them.

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How is the President chosen to do the job?

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The people elect the president by voting.

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How are the Congressmen chosen for their jobs?

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People from their home town elect them by voting

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The person who is our country's leader and who makes sure all of the laws in our country are carried out is the

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President

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What is the job of the President?

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To make sure the laws are carried out.

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The government leaders who make the laws for our country are members of

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Congress

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The nine people who judge the fairness of our country's laws are judges on the

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Supreme Court