📚 Topic Summary
U.S. Government and Civics worksheets are designed to help students understand the structure and function of the American government, as well as their rights and responsibilities as citizens. These worksheets cover topics such as the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), the Constitution, elections, and civic participation. They are useful tools for reinforcing key concepts and encouraging critical thinking about the role of government in society.
🗣️ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their definitions:
- Term: Constitution
- Term: Congress
- Term: President
- Term: Supreme Court
- Term: Citizen
- Definition: The highest court in the United States.
- Definition: A formal set of rules and principles governing a state.
- Definition: The chief executive of the United States.
- Definition: A legally recognized member of a country.
- Definition: The legislative branch of the U.S. government.
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
The U.S. government is divided into three __________: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial. The __________ is headed by the President. The __________ interprets the laws of the United States.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is it important for citizens to participate in their government?