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Civics/Government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Citizen | A person who is a legal member of a country. |
| Government | The group of people who make decisions and create rules for a community, state, or country. |
| Law | A rule made by the government that people must follow. |
| Constitution | A written plan that explains how a government works and protects people's rights. |
| Rights | Freedoms and protections that people have. |
| Responsibility | Something a person is expected to do or take care of. |
| Democracy | A form of government where people have a voice in how they are governed. |
| Election | A way people choose someone to represent them by voting. |
| Amendment | A change or addition made to the Constitution. |
| Jury | A group of people who listen to information in a court case and help decide what happened. |