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LEAP REVIEW

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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LEAP REVIEW

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  1. LEAP REVIEW

  2. Vocabulary • continent – a large land mass • border – a line or natural feature that separates one place from another

  3. parish – an area of local government within a state 4. colony – a settlement of people that is ruled by another country

  4. culture – a way of life followed by a group of people • nation – a group of people united by government, history, and traditions

  5. Constitution – the plan for our nation’s government • Preamble – the introduction to the United States Constitution

  6. republic – a type of government in which people elect leaders • slavery – the practice of owning people and forcing them to work

  7. legislative branch – the part of government that makes laws • executive branch – the part of the government that enforces laws

  8. judicial branch – the part of the government that interprets laws • amendment – a change to a constitution

  9. Bill of Rights – the first 10 amendments of the United States Constitution • democracy – a government in which all citizens have the right to participate

  10. representative democracy – a type of government in which people have the right to elect their leaders • appointed – selected to fill a position

  11. governor – the leader of a state government • mayor – the leader of a local government

  12. 21. council – the legislative of local government

  13. Concepts • List the seven continents: 1. North America2. South America3. Europe4. Asia5. Africa6. Australia7. Antarctica

  14. What three states share a border with Louisiana? 1. Texas2. Arkansas 3. Mississippi

  15. Louisiana was a colony of Spain. • How many parishes make up Louisiana? 64

  16. Name 2 of Louisiana’s largest cities. New Orleans and Baton Rouge 27. Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana.

  17. The Constitution’s Preamble starts off with “We the People of the United States” (7 words)

  18. 29. The Constitution’s purpose is to keep peace, defend the nation, and protect freedom.

  19. Was Virginia part of the North or the South? South • Which side did Louisiana support in the war? South

  20. 32. Abraham Lincoln’s speech called the Gettysburg Address began by saying “Four score and seven years ago” (6 words

  21. What are the 3 branches of government? 1. legislative 2. executive 3. judicial

  22. What are the level of government? 1. local 2. state 3. national

  23. 35. Louisiana’s Senate and House of Representatives meet in the Louisiana Capitol Building in Baton Rouge.

  24. 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.

  25. Who is the head of the executive branch of the government? president • The President is elected every 4 years.

  26. 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

  27. Who is head of the local government? mayor • Local governments run parishes, cities, and towns.

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