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LEAP REVIEW. Vocabulary. continent – a large land mass border – a line or natural feature that separates one place from another. parish – an area of local government within a state 4. colony – a settlement of people that is ruled by another country.
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Vocabulary • continent – a large land mass • border – a line or natural feature that separates one place from another
parish – an area of local government within a state 4. colony – a settlement of people that is ruled by another country
culture – a way of life followed by a group of people • nation – a group of people united by government, history, and traditions
Constitution – the plan for our nation’s government • Preamble – the introduction to the United States Constitution
republic – a type of government in which people elect leaders • slavery – the practice of owning people and forcing them to work
legislative branch – the part of government that makes laws • executive branch – the part of the government that enforces laws
judicial branch – the part of the government that interprets laws • amendment – a change to a constitution
Bill of Rights – the first 10 amendments of the United States Constitution • democracy – a government in which all citizens have the right to participate
representative democracy – a type of government in which people have the right to elect their leaders • appointed – selected to fill a position
governor – the leader of a state government • mayor – the leader of a local government
Concepts • List the seven continents: 1. North America2. South America3. Europe4. Asia5. Africa6. Australia7. Antarctica
What three states share a border with Louisiana? 1. Texas2. Arkansas 3. Mississippi
Louisiana was a colony of Spain. • How many parishes make up Louisiana? 64
Name 2 of Louisiana’s largest cities. New Orleans and Baton Rouge 27. Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana.
The Constitution’s Preamble starts off with “We the People of the United States” (7 words)
29. The Constitution’s purpose is to keep peace, defend the nation, and protect freedom.
Was Virginia part of the North or the South? South • Which side did Louisiana support in the war? South
32. Abraham Lincoln’s speech called the Gettysburg Address began by saying “Four score and seven years ago” (6 words
What are the 3 branches of government? 1. legislative 2. executive 3. judicial
What are the level of government? 1. local 2. state 3. national
35. Louisiana’s Senate and House of Representatives meet in the Louisiana Capitol Building in Baton Rouge.
What is the difference between an elected official and an appointed official? People choose an elected leader to make decisions for them. Appointed leaders are chosen by elected government leaders.
Who is the head of the executive branch of the government? president • The President is elected every 4 years.
39. Sandra Day O’Conner was the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States. 40. Who is head of the state government? governor
Who is head of the local government? mayor • Local governments run parishes, cities, and towns.