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Rules and Laws Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Government | The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies |
| Rights | Powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law |
| Citizen | A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community |
| Democracy | a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. |
| Rules | specific expectations about what our behavior should be |
| Laws | rules of behavior established by a political authority and backed by state power |
| Election | a vote to select the winner of a position or political office |
| Judicial Branch | Interprets the laws |
| Legislative Branch | Makes the laws |
| Executive Branch | Enforces the laws |