Civic Concepts Flashcards

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culture

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The special way a group of people live and do things.

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ethnic group

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Group of people who share the same customs and language.

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immigrants

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People who leave one country to go live in another.

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democracy

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When people help choose how their town or country is run.

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republic

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A type of government where people pick other people to make rules and help everyone.

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constitution

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A special paper that explains how a government works.

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citizen

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Member of a country.

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Free enterprise

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Economic system in which people are free to start their own business and own their own property.

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Profit

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The extra money a business makes after paying for everything it needs.

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Supply

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How many things are available to buy.