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Key Civic Terms
Grade 8 - Social Studies
Term | Definition | |
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Citizen | A person in a society who has rights and responsibilities. | |
Democracy | The people of the society control the government (ex. Athens, Greece). | |
Republic | A government with representatives chosen by the people (ex. Rome, Italy). | |
Law | Written rules | |
Bill | A proposed new law. | |
Tax | Money given by citizens to the government. | |
Constitution | The written laws for how a government functions. | |
Bill of Rights | The activities that the U.S. government protects for its citizens. | |
Amendment | Add-ons to the constitution. | |
National | 1 government in Washington D.C. | |
State | 50 governments (ex. Boston) | |
Local (Municipal) | City Hall | |
Legislative | Congress (House and Senate) | Role: Law Making |
Executive | President of the U.S. | Role: Law Enforcement (make sure the laws are followed) |
Judicial | U.S. Supreme Court | Role: Judge the Laws |