Wonders 3rd Unit 2 Week 3 Vocabulary

Front

What term refers to people seeking an office or honor?

Back

Candidates

Front

What is the term for people who guide a city, state, or country?

Back

Government

Front

What does it mean to make choices?

Back

To make decisions

Front

What is the process of choosing by voting called?

Back

Electing

Front

What does it mean to cause someone to believe or do something?

Back

To convince

Front

What is the role of a candidate in an election?

Back

To run for a position or office and seek votes from the public.

Front

What is the primary function of government?

Back

To create and enforce laws, provide services, and protect the rights of citizens.

Front

What are the different types of government?

Back

Democracy, Republic, Monarchy, Oligarchy, Theocracy, and Dictatorship.

Front

What is the significance of voting in a democracy?

Back

Voting allows citizens to express their preferences and influence government decisions.

Front

What is the difference between a candidate and an elected official?

Back

A candidate is someone who is running for office, while an elected official is someone who has been chosen for that office.