Name the 3 levels of government.

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Name the 3 levels of government.
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Local,State,Federal or National
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A ________ is a person who obeys and is protected
by the laws.
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citizen
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A person who was not born in the United States
but became a U.S. citizen is called a ___________.
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Naturalized Citizen
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In the United States, how old do you have to be
to vote in an election?
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18 years old
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List at least 3 rights and freedoms guaranteed by
the Bill of Rights.
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Freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly.
Right to bear arms and a fair and speedy trial,
no cruel punishment.
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The United States is a ________ ________ which
means that citizens vote for people to represent
them and pass laws.
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Democratic Republic
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_________Sovereignty means that the power comes
from the people.
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Popular
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What are the names of the 3 branches of
government?
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Executive BranchLegislative BranchJudicial
Branch
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The picture is of the Indiana capitol building.
Capitol is spelled with an O when you are
referring to the building and with an A all other
times.
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Who makes up Indianas Executive branch?
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The governor and lieutenant governor and others

• (Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer
  of State, Auditor, Superintendent of Public
  Schools, Clerk of the Appellate and Supreme
  Courts)

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Who is Indianas current governor?
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Governor Mike Pence
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What are 2 important jobs for which the governor
is responsible?
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Recommends a state budget andAppoints judges
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Who would take over for the governor if he was no
longer unable to carry out his duties as governor?
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The lieutenant governor,Eric Holcomb
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What is the job of the Executive Branch?
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The Executive Branch enforces the laws.
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Who makes up Indianas Legislative Branch?
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The House of Representatives and the Senate

• Pictured is where Indianas House of
  Representatives meet.

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What is the job of Indianas Legislative Branch?
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They make the laws
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What do we call Indianas House of
Representatives and the Senate together?
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The General Assembly or Congress
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How many representatives make up Indianas House
of representatives?

• Pictured is the mural in the house, it depicts
• scenes about Indiana. The chandelier has
• one light for each representative.

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100 representatives
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How long is an elected term for a state
representative?
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An Indiana representative serves for 2 years.
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How many senators make up the Indiana Senate?
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Indiana has 50 state senators
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How long is an elected term for an Indiana
senator?
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An Indiana senator serves a term for 4 years.
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What do we call a rough draft of a law, or a
proposed law?
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A bill
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This means to reject a bill or proposed law.
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Veto
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How many electoral votes does Indiana have when
choosing a president in an election?
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Indiana has 11 electoral votes in the electoral
college.

• (We have 2 United States Senators and 9
  Representatives in the United States House for a
  total of 11 electoral votes.)

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Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
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Courts and Judges
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What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
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They interpret or explain the laws
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What is the highest court in Indiana?
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Indianas Supreme Court
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How many Justices serve on Indianas Supreme
Court?
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5 Justices
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Why is there an odd number of justices on the
Supreme Court?
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There is an odd number of justices to prevent a
tie vote on decisions about important court cases.
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Where does the Indiana government get its money?
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Taxes

• Property Tax
• Income Tax
• Sales Tax

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What is Indianas biggest expense?
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US! ? Public Education
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Which is NOT an example of civic virtue?

1. Choosing not to vote
2. Being honest
3. Respecting the law
4. Showing respect for the rights of all people

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A.

• Choosing not to vote!

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How do Indiana citizens use their political power?
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By Voting
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Who is the official in charge of local
government? (Greenwood)
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The mayorMark W. Myers
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• Where was Indianas first state capital located?

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Indianas First State Capitol Building

• Corydon, Indiana

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Indianas state flower is the ...
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Peony
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Indianas State bird is the ...
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Cardinal
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Indianas State motto is
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The Crossroads of America
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In which COUNTY do you live?
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Johnson County
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Indianas capital city is
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Indianapolis

• Located in Marion County

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Indianas nickname is
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Hoosiers
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We live in the state of
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Indiana!
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We live on the continent of
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North America
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Our COUNTRY is the
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United States of America
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Indianas state tree is the
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Poplar or Tulip Tree
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When did Indiana become a state?
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On December 11,1816 Indiana became the 19th state
to join the union.
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Indianas State Seal
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Indianas Flag