GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENSHIP
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ACTIONS AND MOVEMENTS
WHAT'S THE WORD?
Situations & Conditions
100

This word means something that happens within a country, as opposed to foreign or international matters.

DOMESTIC

100

The dog was very ________ to its owner, never leaving her side even when she was sick.

LOYAL

100

This word describes someone whose feelings change quickly, like being happy one minute and upset the next.

MOODY

100

This word refers to future generations, the people who will live after us.

POSTERITY

100

This word means a serious, unexpected situation that needs immediate attention, like a fire or someone getting hurt.

EMERGENCY

200

This word means having complete control or power over a country or territory, often used to describe kings or governments.

SOVEREIGNTY

200

The king had complete __________ over the land, making all the important decisions for the kingdom.

SOVEREIGNITY 

200

This word means going somewhere new, often into unfamiliar or dangerous places, like exploring a cave or starting a new adventure.

VENTURING

200

This word refers to the health, happiness, and well-being of people, often supported by government programs.

WELFARE

200

This word describes something soft, squishy, and sometimes messy, like an overripe banana or muddy ground.

MUSHY

300

In this type of government, people have the power to vote for their leaders and laws.

DEMOCRACY

300

Voting in elections is one of the most important ______ duties as citizens.

CIVIC

300

This word means to squeeze or crush something into a smaller, wrinkled shape, like crumpling up paper or scrunching your face.

SCRUNCHES

300

This word means a large meeting where people gather to discuss ideas, usually for a specific purpose.

CONVENTION

300

DOUBLE POINTS!

This word describes something that is twisted or tangled, like a knot in your hair or a traffic jam.

SNARLED

400

This word describes things related to the duties or responsibilities of citizens, like voting or volunteering.

CIVIC

400

Sophia ________ a new bike for her birthday, and she keeps asking her parents about it.

DESIRES

400

DOUBLE POINTS!

This word means to keep or hold onto something, even after it’s no longer needed, like how a sponge holds water.

RETAINS

400

This word means a large meeting where people gather to discuss ideas, usually for a specific purpose.

CONVENTION

400

This word means something or someone that is annoying or troublesome, like a mosquito buzzing in your ear or a sibling bothering you.

PESKY

500

These are people who are chosen to represent others at a meeting or event, often used in political gatherings.

DELEGATES

500

A sponge ________ water even after you squeeze it, which is why you need to leave it out to dry.

RETAINS

500

This word means a task or assignment, often something that requires planning and effort, like a school experiment or building something.

PROJECT

500

What does illustrate mean?

To explain or make something clear, often with pictures or examples.

500

This word means a strong wish or want for something, like wishing for a new toy or hoping for good weather.

DESIRES