Civics Flashcards

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Citizen

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A person who is a legal member of a country, state, or community.

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Democracy

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A form of government in which people have the power to vote and make decisions.

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Government

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The system or group of people who make and enforce laws in a country, state, or city.

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Rights

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Freedoms and protections that all citizens have, such as freedom of speech and religion.

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Responsibilities

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Duties or tasks that citizens are expected to do, like voting and obeying laws.

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Constitution

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The supreme law of the United States that outlines how the government works.

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Laws

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Rules that are created and enforced by the government to maintain order.

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Legislative Branch

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The part of government that makes laws (Congress, State Legislature, City Council).

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Executive Branch

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The part of government that enforces laws (President, Governor, Mayor).

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Judicial Branch

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The part of government that interprets laws and ensures justice (Supreme Court, local courts).