U.S. Government Flash Cards

Learn about the branches of government and civic vocabulary.

Free u.s. government flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

U.S. Government Terms and Definitions

CONSTITUTION
The supreme law of the United States
CONGRESS
The legislative body that makes federal laws
SUPREME COURT
The highest court that interprets laws
PRESIDENT
Head of the executive branch
AMENDMENT
A change or addition to the Constitution
DEMOCRACY
Government by the people through voting
VETO
The President's power to reject a bill
BILL
A proposed law before Congress
SENATE
Upper chamber of Congress with 100 members
ELECTION
The process of choosing leaders by voting

About U.S. Government

Understanding how the U.S. government works is a core part of civic education. These flash cards introduce students to the structure and vocabulary of American government, from the three branches to the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

U.S. Government Vocabulary

These flash cards pair government terms with their definitions. Students flip cards to learn that the CONSTITUTION is the supreme law of the land, CONGRESS makes the laws, and the SUPREME COURT interprets them.

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

Use these flash cards during a civics or social studies unit. After studying, have students sort the terms by branch of government. Follow up with a mock election or legislative debate to bring the vocabulary to life.

Printable U.S. Government Flash Cards

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