Social StudiesGovernment Lessson 8

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What is a community?

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A group of people living in the same place.

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What does it mean to defend something?

Back

To stand up for it.

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Who is a delegate?

Back

Someone who is chosen to act for others.

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What is a document?

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A statement that contains official information.

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What is a federal government?

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A government in which several self-governing states also join under one central authority.

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What does founded mean?

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Established.

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What does it mean to reform?

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To make better.

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What does it mean to represent something?

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To stand for it.

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What is a state?

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A specific area in which a group of people live under a set of agreed-upon laws.

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What is a term of office?

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The period of time in which someone serves.