Voices Vocabulary Flashcards

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Suffrage

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The right to vote in elections.

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Rights

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Things that everyone is allowed to do or have, like freedom and safety.

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Activist

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A person who works hard to make changes in the world to help others.

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Civil Rights

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The rights that every person should have to be treated fairly, no matter their skin color, gender, or where they come from.

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Citizen

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A person who belongs to a country and has certain rights and responsibilities there.

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Amendments

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Changes or additions to a law or document, like the U.S. Constitution.

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Protest/Picket

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When people show they disagree with something by gathering in a public place and expressing their opinion.

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Ratification

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The official approval of something, like a law or change.

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Change

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Making something different from how it was before.

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Equality

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Treating everyone the same way, with fairness and respect.