Vocab 1
To make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm
Defend
The person or group of people who makes the rules or laws for everyone else
Government
What is necessary in order to keep order in a society?
A government
A person who is in charge or in command of others
Leader
To command obedience to
When does war occur?
When 2 or more countries have conflicts or disagreements.
The ability to control someone or something
Power
Something that is due (or owed) to a person or governmental body by law, tradition or nature
Rights
In most countries, how are leaders chosen?
By the people - they vote.
Legislate
The power that people have the right to use because of custom, law, or consent of being governed
Authority
How many countries are in the world?
More than 200
What is a serious disagreement or argument?
Conflict
Attacking another group of people to gain power and control
Waging War
Why is government necessary?
To protect the rights of the people. To create rules and laws to keep people safe.