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Civics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Duty | A tax. |
| Export | Goods sent to another country. |
| Goods | Merchandise or objects for sale or trade. |
| Import | Goods brought into the country. |
| Individual rights | Rights guaranteed or belonging to a person. |
| Legislature | Governing body responsible for making laws. |
| Levy | To collect by legal authority. |
| Oppression | The use of authority or power in a cruel or unjust manner. |
| Parliament | The name of the English legislature. |
| Representation | A person or group acting on behalf of another person or group. |
| Tax | Money levied by a government for specific facilities or services. |
| Tax action Without Representation | The idea that it is unfair to tax someone without giving them a voice in government. |