Lesson 26 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareSymbols of Our Government
A democracy is a type of government where people get to vote and help make decisions.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
A democracy is a type of government where people get to vote and help make decisions. The United States is a democracy.
Key Facts
The President leads the country.
Laws are rules made by the government.
Voting is how people choose leaders.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the leader of the United States?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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