The Sound of Freedom Comes to America
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This unit is about the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution is the document that says here is how the government will run. Without it's guidelines, the government would not function and the country would be in chaos. Most organizations have a constitution of one form or another. A constitution protects the rights and responsibilities of the employer and employees, or in the case of a country, it's citizens. |
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talked about balancing their checkbook or bank account? The check and balance
system of the United States government is similar. The federal government
is made up of three branches of government. They are the Executive, the
Legislative, and the Judicial.
The Executive branch of government is represented by the President of the United States. So far, past presidents have only been white men. Their task is to enforce the laws of the United States ... he is the top cop. In order to be president, he must have been born in the United States and a resident for at least 14 years, as well as 35 years old or older. He may serve up to two consecutive terms in office. Read more about his office on page 220 - 222 in your textbook, Call to Freedom. Email
Mr Navis at usofa@amersol.edu.pe the answers to the following questions
and answers.
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When you finish this page, read about the other parts of the government.
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