| A | B |
|---|
| legislative branch | branch of the U.S goverment that makes the laws |
| judicial branch | branch of the U.S goverment that makes sure the laws are working fairly |
| executive branch | branch of the U.S that carries out the laws |
| civic duties | our responsibilities as citizens |
| nation | a geographical/polictial organization uniting people by a common goverment |
| democracy | a goverment in which people take part |
| president | the head of the executive branch for 4 years |
| senator | member of the U.S Senate, 2 per state, serves 6 years |
| justices | Judges on the U.S Supreme Court(9 total) serve for life |
| 4th of July | Independance Day, celebrates our independence from England |
| Memorial Day | observed the last monday in May to honor those who have lost their lives in battle for U.S |
| Labor Day | observed in September to honor working people |
| Veteran`s Day | observed in Nov. to honor those who have served our country in the military |
| nomad | someone who wanders from place to place with no real home, often live in desert |
| mayor | head of town or local goverment |
| governor | head of a state |
