Chapter 17 The importance of laws Flashcards
1
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responsibility
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a duty or task that someone is expected or required to do
2
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licence
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an official document that allows you to engage in a particular business, occupation, or activity
3
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law
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a rule or set of rules created by the government that citizens must obey
4
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authority
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the power to give orders or make decisions
5
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benefit
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something advantageous or positive, especially as the result of a decision
6
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jury
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a group of citizens selected to listen to the facts of a trial in a court of law and decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty
7
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tax
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money collected from a citizen or business to help pay for goods and services provided by the government
