The Government Rap Lyrics

Yo yo…by Duncan

1787, the Constitution was written

As a better form of government compared to Britain

They chose a republic, not democratic way to rule

So government would use the Constitution as a tool

A democracy could oppress the minority

But a republic made everyone's rights a priority

Powers were broken into three and made official

Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

Executive is the prez, v-prez, and cabinet

Legislative, House of Representatives and Senate

Last, Judicial, the Supreme and other federal courts

All three are separate, the Constitution reports

The president runs and is elected every four years

must be a citizen, 35, and live 14 years here

They command the military, appoint judges they want

Also, make treaties, pass or veto bills, and pursue détente

The 'House's duties are to present, debate, and pass laws

They can also impeach officials, if they made major flaws

435 are there in DC where they're sent

They must be citizens, of age, and live where they represent

The Senate's hundred senators, from each state, two

Also handle impeachments, make laws, and treaties, too

Their terms are six years, House is two, and must work in DC

If a vote's equally divided, tie-breaker's the VP

The judicial branch is the high courts of the nation

In charge of constitutional law interpretation

On top's the Supreme Court, nine justices with final say

There till retirement, law-breaking or their dying day

New laws are really called bills till everyone agrees

They Start in the House or Senate, then move to committees

Once agreed on, bills must be approved by both sides, then

It's law if the Prez signs and gives away some pens

The number of main political parties is two

Republicans, in red, and Democrats, in blue

Some Party philosophies have changed over time a lot

But, Rs tends to be conservative, and Ds are not

Primaries and caucuses are how elections begin

States choose a candidate for president who they want to win

Each party's candidates campaign to get attention

Then, In November, people vote in the election

Only US citizens and 18 can vote, see

You can register online or at the DMV

You'll get a card to tell you all about your Polling place

On Election Day, go there, and bring your ID, just in case

Electoral College members vote state's winning choice

This helps to give smaller states with few voters a voice

The one with 270 votes will win

January 20th, they'll become Prez at the swearing-in