Civics Vocabulary for Second Graders

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Persuade

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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Debate

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A discussion where people talk about their different opinions.

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Opinion

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What you think or feel about something.

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Authority

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The power or right to give orders and make decisions.

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Duty

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A job or responsibility you have to do.

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Significance

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How important something is.

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Democracy

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A way of governing where people vote to make decisions.

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Campaign

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A series of actions to reach a goal, like getting someone elected.

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Election

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A process where people vote to choose leaders.

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Vote

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To make a choice or decision in an election.