Rickeard and Brandon's ABC Guide to U.S. Government

1. Rickeard and Brandon's ABC Guide to U.S. Government

2. A is for Armed Forces. The Armed Forces are made up of the Army, Navy, and the Air Force. Together they protect the country. Amber Davis

3. B is for Bill. A bill is an idea for a new law (or rule). If the bill is approved by Congress and the President, it becomes a law. Pedro Martinez

4. C is for Congress. Congress is the part of the government that makes laws. The U.S. Congress is made up of two parts, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress meets in a building called the Capitol. Gabriela De la Pena

5. D is for Document. Many of our laws are based on documents that were written over 200 years ago, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Many of our basicfreedoms are outlined in a document called the Bill of Rights.

6. E is for Eagle. The bald eagle can only be found in North America. It was made the national bird of the United States in 1782.Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird. Brandy Jones

7. F is for flag.The American flag has 13 red and white stripes.It also has 50 white stars on a square of blue.The first American flag was made in 1777.To learn more, try symbol U.S. Government. Matt Marston

8. G IS FOR GPO ACCESS. THE GOVERNMENT PRITING OFFICE. (GPO) PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT THE U.S.GOVERNNENT IS DOING. Noah Schwab

9. H is for Holiday. Holidays help us to remember famous people and events from American history. Some American holidays are Independence Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Presidents’ Day, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday. Sean Rochford

10. I is for Independence. Independence is another word for freedom. The United States of America declared its independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Now we celebrate Independence Day every year on July 4th.

11. J is for Jury. When a person is accused of a crime, twelve fellow citizens listen to the reasons that the person might be guilty or innocent. The twelve people, called the jury, then decide if the person is guilty or innocent.

12. K is for King. Before the United States became an independent country, a king ruled the 13 colonies. His name was George III of England. Katelyn Emery

13. L is for Liberty Bell. The Liberty Bell is an important symbol of American freedom. The bell has a large crack, so it doesn't ring any more. The Liberty Bell hangs in Philadelphia for all to see. Peyton Butler

14. M is for Monument.A monument is a building or sculpture built to help us remember some famous person or an important event.Monuments include the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument. Hannah Ogden

15. N is for National Anthem. Our song is the Star-Spangled Banner. The words were written by Frances Scott Key in 1814. Ryan Pluckter

16. O IS FOR OATH. WHEN SOMEONE BECOMES PRESIDENT, THAT PERSON MAKES A PROMISE CALLED AN OATH OF OFFICE. THE NEW PRESIDENT PROMISES TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Jesse Martin

17. P is for President. The President is the head of our government. Part of the President’s job is to approve the laws which Congress creates. The President is also commander of the military. Chrishawn Mitchell

18. QUILL Q is for Quill. When Ben Franklin wrote the Constitution of the United States, he used a pen called a quill, made from a feather. He had to dip this in ink each time he used it, so writing was a slow process for Ben. He didn’t have a computer ,a typewriter, or even a ballpoint pen! Addison Hill

19. R is for Rights. Citizens of the United States have certain rights or freedoms. These include the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press. These rights and freedoms are listed in a document called the Bill of Rights. Kunal Patel

20. S is for Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. There are nine Justices or judges on the Court. One of these is the Chief Justice. The Justices are chosen by the President and confirmed by the Senate.Christina Persaud

21. T is for tax.The government collects taxes or money from citizens so that it can work. Citizens pay taxes to the federal, state , and local governments. Hallie Garvue

22. U is for the United States of America and is made up of 50 states. Paul Woods

23. V is for Vote. American citizens have the right to vote. This is how we choose the people who represent us in government. It is important that all citizens vote in elections.

24. W is for White House. The President of the United States lives at the White House. It is located in Washington, DC, our nation’s capital.

25. X stands for the number 10 when written as a Roman numeral. This numbering system was made by the ancient Romans. Roman numerals are used in the Constitution for articles and amendment numbers (such as Article II and Amendment IX) and as dates on buildings.

26. Y is for Yellowstone. Yellowstone is the first and oldest national park in the world. At Yellowstone, you can see many wild animals, and geysers like Old Faithful too!

27. Z is for Zoo. The National Zoo of the United States is located in Washington, D.C. Skylar Honeycutt .

28. The Statue of Liberty is located in New York. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom through out the world.The Statue was actually a gift from France. Sean Murphy

29. Statue of Liberty The Statue of liberty is located in New York. Sarah Stell