Lesson 1
term means an organized system that makes and enforces laws?
Government
A ruler with complete power is called a...
Dictator
To officially choose someone for a job means to...
Appoint
The basic plan of a government is called a...
Constitution
People living together in an area; a group of people with a common interest.
Community
A person who settles in a colony is called a...
Colonist
A group of people who meet to make decisions is called an...
A written complaint about unfair treatment is called a...
Grievence
A lawmaking body is called the...
Legislature
A form of government in which citizens take part.
Democracy
A tradition or accepted way of doing something is called a...
Custom
A person chosen to speak or act for others is a...
Representative
Rights that every person is born with are called
Natural Rights
A group of citizens who decide court cases is a...
Jury
Rule by one person in a royal family.
Monarchy
Which word means relating to government or public affairs?
Political
A government in which citizens elect leaders is a...
Republic
Freedom to act, think, or speak is called...
Liberty
To prepare and distribute printed information means to...
Publish
To rule, lead, control, or manage.
Govern
Which word means from long ago or very old?
Ancient
To reject a proposed law is to...
Veto
A written agreement between two or more people is a...
Contract
A disagreement or struggle between people or groups is called a...
Conflict
To put down or find fault with.
Criticize