ABC's of Government Traceable Cursive Copywork
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A is for Armed Forces. The armed forces are made up of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Together they protect our country.
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.
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. C is for Congress, and C is for Capitol, too!
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 basic freedoms are outlined in a document called the Bill of Rights.
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.
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.
G is for George Washington. He was the first President of the United States of America. He became President on April 30, 1789. George Washington's picture is also
on the one dollar bill.
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.
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.
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.
K is for King. Before the United States became an independent country, a king ruled the 13 colonies. His name was George 111 of England.
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 anymore. The Liberty Bell hangs in Philadelphia for all to see.
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.
N is for National Anthem. Our national anthem or song is The Star-Spangled Banner. The words were written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.
O is for Oath. When someone becomes President, that person makes a promise called the oath of office. The new President promises to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.
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.
Q is for Quill. When Benjamin Franklin wrote, 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.
He didn t have a computer, or a typewriter, or even a ball-point pen!
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.
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.
T is for Tax. The government collects taxes or money from citizens so that it can work. Citizens pay taxes to federal, state, and local governments.
U is for United States of America. It is located on the continent of North America and is made up of 50 states. The name United States of America first appeared officially
in the Declaration of Independence.
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.
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.
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 article and amendment numbers (such as Article II and Amendment IX) and as dates on buildings. There are seven characters used in Roman numerals: I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, C = 100, D = 500,
M = 1000 The famous year is 1776.
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!
Z is for Zoo. Now that you have finished learning your ABC s, visit the animals at the National Zoo. It is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. It is located in Washington D.C.
The National Zoo was created by an Act of Congress in 1889 for the advancement of science and the instruction and recreation of the people.