Civics Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Direct democracy | A form of democracy in which people vote Firsthand |
Representative democracy | A government in which citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf |
Legislature | A group of people that makes laws |
Colony | A group of people in one place who are ruled by a parent country elsewhere |
Boycott | The refusal to purchase certain goods |
Repeal | To cancel a law |
Independence | Self-reliance and freedom from outside control |
Confederation | A group of individuals or state governments |
Amend | To change |
Precedent | A ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later,similar case |
Government | The ruling authority for a community |
Constitution | A detailed, written plan for government |
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