| A | B |
| republic | people elect representatives |
| democracy | people rule & are free to make choices about their lives and government |
| monarchy | has kings or queens rule |
| government | a system of leaders and laws that helps people live safely |
| Constitution | describes the rights and freedoms of the people; supreme law of the land. |
| monument | structure built to honor or remember someone |
| executive branch | sees that the laws passed are carried out |
| legislative branch | writes the laws |
| judiciial branch | makes sure laws are fair |