4.1 Our Democracy

Why do we need government?

• To tell us what job we need to do

• To give us healthcare

• Make laws and keep communities safe

• To elect a king

What is a democracy?

• A king rules

• The people elect a leader

• A king makes the laws

• The biggest person rules

We elect leaders to represent we the people. What does represent mean?

• People have a say in the government

• People have no say in the government

• To elect a king

• To take rights away from people

What is another word for liberty?

• Happy

• Anger

• Worry

• Freedom

The Declaration of Independence stated that the government must protect the rights of citizens.

• True

• False

Germany ruled the 13 colonies.

• True

• False

Who ruled the 13 colonies?

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Russia

• Asia

Did the 13 colonies go to war with Great Britain?

• Yes

• No

What was the war against Great Britain called?

• World War I

• World War II

• Civil War

• American Revolutionary War

What happened to the 13 colonies when they went to war with Great Britain?

• Won their independence

• Went to Prison

• Lost the war