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Vocab.5 3rd-9wks

Vocabulary and Definitions for Social Studies Words and Skill Words-NO IDIOMS

TermDefinition
Legislative The branch of government that makes the laws
Executive the branch of government that carries out the laws
Judicial the branch of government having to do with judges, courts, and etc. - makes sure laws are fair
Democracy a government in which the citizens help make decisions
Election When candidates run for a political office
Candidates People who run for office during an election
Ballot A slip of paper that is used to cast a vote
Vote When citizens choose the candidate that best fit his/her beliefs
Veto When someone in charge overrides a decision that has been made - they say no to a law or decision
President The head of out country, United States of America
Governor The head of our state, North Carolina
National Government Has to do with our country, Federal Government
State Government Has to do with our State,
Local Government Has to do with our town, our county
Encyclopedia a reference book that is used to find facts or information
Author's Purpose the reason the author writes
Persuade to talk you in to something
Inform to teach,to give facts,or to give information
Entertain just for fun
Adjective a word that describes a noun
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