Nouns in the Civics English
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[____________] existed in many countries long before America was founded. By 1700, many Africans were being brought to the American colonies as slaves. Men, women, and children were brought against their will.
The president has 10 days to evaluate the bill. If the president does not sign the bill after 10 days and Congress is in session, the bill automatically becomes a law. If the president does nothing with the bill and Congress adjourns within the 10-day period, the bill does not become law—this is called a “[____________].”
Every law begins as a proposal made by a member of Congress, either a senator (member of the Senate) or representative (member of the House of Representatives). When the Senate or House begins to debate the proposal, it is called a “[____________].”
People who live in a representative’s district are called “[____________].” Representatives tend to reflect the views of their [____________].
The [____________] makes sure that laws are consistent with the Constitution. If a law is not consistent with the Constitution, [____________] can declare it unconstitutional. In this case, the [____________] rejects the law. The [____________] makes the final decision about all cases that have to do with federal laws and treaties.
The economic system of the United States is capitalism. In the American economy, most businesses are privately owned. Competition and profit motivate businesses. Businesses and consumers interact in the marketplace, where prices can be negotiated. This is called a “[____________] economy.”
Great American Indian tribes such as the Navajo, Sioux, Cherokee, and Iroquois lived in America at the time the [____________] arrived. The [____________] settled in an area where a tribe called the Wampanoag lived.
Holidays often honor people or events in our American [____________].
The First Amendment also gives people the right to [____________] the government to change laws or acts that are not fair. Congress may not take away these rights. The First Amendment of the Constitution guarantees and protects these rights.
The flag is an important symbol of the United States. The Pledge of [____________] to the flag states, “I pledge [____________] to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
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