Chapter 17 The Importance of Laws Flashcards
1
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the power to give orders or make decisions
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authority
2
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something advantageous or positive, especially as the result of a decision
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benefit
3
Q
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
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jury
4
Q
a rule or set of rules created by the government that citizens must obey
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law
5
Q
an official document that allows you to engage in a particular business, occupation, or activity
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license
6
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a duty or task that someone is expected or required to do
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responsibility
7
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money collected from a citizen or business to help pay for goods and services provided by the government
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tax
