The Clever Magistrate
The Constitution
Kids Take Action
100

to strongly ask for

plead

100

to explain the meaning of something 

interpret

100

a written request for a government or leader to take action

petition

200

to stop trying 

relent 

200

a group of people who are in charge of a country, state or city 

government 

200

to try to make others agree 

persuade

300

an expression of unhappiness about something

complaint 

300

to speak or act for a person or group

represent

300

to have knowledge 

informed

400

kindness shown to someone in trouble

mercy

400

a person who has the power to act and speak for others

delegate

400

to discuss different views of something

debate 

500

not possible to avoid

inevitable

500

people have the power to vote for what they believe

democracy 

500

a series of actions by an individual or a group working towards a goal

campaign

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