Please let me know if you’d like to read to our class to celebrate March is Reading Month.
Name ______________________________________________________
Federal Government Study Guide
- Be able to fill in graph below and Describe the two reasons why the Constitution was written dividing the Federal Government into three branches. (to balance the government so that not one person or branch would have too much power and be able to support your claim).
- Know the specific roles of each branch. Read all notes from lesson 3.
| Federal Government |
| Legislative | Executive | Judicial |
| Main Duty To make the laws |
Main Duty To enforce the laws |
Main Duty Interpret the Laws |
| Congress House of Representatives Senate |
President |
Supreme Court |
- We have a government to make and enforce rules and provide security to all citizens.
3 A political scientist is a person that studies politics.
- Our Constitution is a document that :
includes a list of rights of the people protected by the United States Government
provides the structure
limits the power of the United States Government by: giving citizens the right to vote for
their Representatives
- Federal Government is another name for the National Government and they make decisions for the entire country of United States of America.
- State Government handles State issues (handing out driver’s licences) and County Government handle local issues (traffic lights, stop signs and speed limits).
- In our Representative Government the people hold an election for the President and Members of Congress (Representatives and Senators).
- Core Democratic Values are the fundamental beliefs and constitutional principles of American society…
Popular Sovereignty means that the power of the government comes from the people as set forth in the Constitution.
Rule of Law means our government and citizens should be controlled and limited by our laws
Common Good is working together, as citizens, for the greater benefit for all.
- There are 5 purposes of government listed below:
- To protect the rights of people
- To make and enforce laws
- To provide leadership
- To keep people safe
- To provide public services
Choose 1 of the 5 purposes of government and explain 2 reasons how the government completes that purpose. Please include an appropriate example in your answer, you may use your notes.
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5th Grade Field Trip Fundraiser
We will be having a fundraiser for our Inland Seas field trip on Valentine’s Day (tomorrow). Both Brera and Yogurtopia (They are next to each other) will give a portion of their proceeds for the day back to us. Brera is giving 15% back (Pizzas 5.99-9.99) while Yogurtopia is giving 50%, just mention DuVall when you make your purchase. Dinner and a dessert treat for your loved ones 🙂 sounds terrific, right? Please tell your family and friends! Feel free to let them know we really appreciate them too!
Main Points of Federal Government Unit
Dear Parents,
These are the concepts that we are learning about during social studies. The assessment is the first week in March. Please feel free to begin studying with your child.
Thank you,
Mrs. Morrison
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Government consists of people and organizations within a society with legal authority to make, carry out, and enforce laws and to manage disputes about laws. Most levels of government have distinct titles and duties for top leadership positions. Local government consists of political units of authority serving the needs of a city, town, borough, county, etc. The title for the top leadership position is mayor (or village president, township supervisor, and/or city manager). State government consists of three branches of government (legislative, makes laws; executive, carries out laws; judicial, interprets the laws). The title for the top leadership position in the executive branch is governor. Federal government consists of three branches of government (legislative, makes laws; executive, carries out laws; judicial, interprets the laws). The top leadership position in the executive branch is president. Citizenship is being a member of a nation by birth or by choice. Good citizenship is doing our share to make schools, neighborhoods and communities better places, cooperating with others, obeying rules, and respecting authority. All individuals have needs. Individuals in a democratic society also have rights. In a democratic society people define their rights in a foundational document (like the U.S. Constitution) and make laws/rules to protect those rights. Core democratic values are the fundamental beliefs and constitutional principles of American society. Popular sovereignty means that the power of the government comes from the people, as set forth in the Constitution. Rule of law means our government and citizens should be controlled and limited by our laws. Common good is working together, as citizens, for the greater benefit of all. Federalism is the sharing of powers between national, state and local governments. Our national government is often called the federal government. |
DuVall’s 5th grade will be having a fundraiser for their Inland Seas field trip in Traverse City on Valentine’s Day (next Tuesday). Both Brera and Yogurtopia (They are next to each other) will give a portion of their proceeds for the day back to us. Brera is giving 15% back (Pizzas 5.99-9.99) while Yogurtopia is giving 50%, just mention DuVall when you make your purchase. Dinner and a dessert treat for your loved ones 🙂 sounds terrific, right? We’ll be sending home a reminder flyer later in the week. Please tell your family and friends! Feel free to let them know we really appreciate them too!