Citizen
A person born in a country or who chooses to become a member of that country by law
citizen
process of choosing by voting
election
the document, written primarily by Thomas Jefferson that announced the intent of the colonies to free themselves from Great Britain
Declaration of Independence
Things we are required to do as citizens of the United States
duties
Another word for freedom
liberty
Providing organization and safety for citizens
maintain order
act of. expressing one's opinion
voting
Work done to benefit the community rather than to benefit the individual or business
community service
Statements of what may or may not be done
Rules
Anything a person owns, such as land, goods, or money
Property
A payment of money that citizens and businesses must make to help pay the cost of the government
Taxes
Safety, freedom form risk or danger
security
Things that citizens should or must do in order to support the government
responsibilities
Freedom from unauthorized intrusion into one's life by the government; 4th amendment protects U.S. citizens from illegal searches or seizures
Personal Privacy
Laws passed by Congress or other law-making bodies
statues