Civics Study Guide – Flashcards
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Government
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a system by which a community is ruled.
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Citizen
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a person born or naturalized into a country, who is entitled to certain rights provided by its government.
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Rights
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certain benefits guaranteed to people by law.
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Responsibilities
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duties or tasks that someone is required or expected to do.
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Citizenship
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the status of being legally recognized as a citizen of a country.
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taxes
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money collected by a federal, state, or local government. This money is used to provide services to citizens.
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Naturalization
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the process of gaining citizenship to a country.
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Federalism
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a system of government in which power is divided between a federal, or national, government and various governments
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Constitution
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a written document outlining how the government of a state or country is organized.
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Amendment
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a change to a government process or document.
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Ratify
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to approve formally.
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Bill of Rights
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the first 10 amendments to the U.S. constitution.
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Legislative Branch
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the part of government that creates laws and budgets and proposes amendments.
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Executive Branch
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the part of the government that enforces laws, appoints officials, and oversees government agencies.
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Judicial Branch
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the part of government that interprets laws and punishes those who break them.
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Governor
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the head of the executive branch in a state or territory.
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Veto
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to reject a proposed bill by refusing to sign it into law.o which
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MN Supreme Court
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the highest court in Minnesota, which interprets laws and the MN constitution. It makes decisions on certain cases that are sent from lower courts.
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House of Representatives
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a governing body to which people are elected to make laws.
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Senate
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a governing body to which people are elected to make laws.
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Budget
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a plan for spending and saving money over a certain time period.
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County
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a geographic area within a state that has its own boundaries, residents, and government. Cities and township are located within counties.
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City/Township
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a geographic are within a state and a county that has its own boundaries, residents, and government.
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School Board/School District
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a geographic area within a state, in which all public schools are governed by the same system.
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Civics
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the study of government and the people who are governed.
