Vocabulary-government terms
Terms
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founders
found ers
(like the founding fathers of our
country) - one or ones who start an institution
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culture
cul ture - a people's way of life
- Minority Rights
- When those who did not vote for the winner still keep all of their rights
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Congress
con gress - means "come together" the part of government that makes new laws for a nation
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Anthem
An them - a song of praise or joy for a country
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council
coun cil - A group of people who have been chosen by citizens to meet and solve problems
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Campaign
Cam-paine -
a way to get voters to choose one
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Patriotism
Pa tri ot ism - the love that people have for their country for which they will do all they can for it.
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ballot
bal lot - a list that shows all the possible choices in an election
- pledge
- a promise
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resource
re source - something that people use to make what they need
- tax
- the money paid to a government to run a city, state, or country.
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election
e lec tion - an event in which people vote to choose leaders or vote for new laws
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allegiance
al le giance - devotion, loyalty to to his country, rulers, flag