Introduction to Civics Flashcards

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Civics

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the study or science of the privileges and obligations of citizens.

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Community

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a locality inhabited by such a group.

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Government

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the form or system of rule by which a state, community.

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Values

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the ideas , beliefs , and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live

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Morals

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expressing or conveying truths or counsel as to right conduct, as a speaker or a literary work.

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Welfare

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the good fortune, health, happiness, prosperity, etc., of a person, group, or organization

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Equality

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the state or quality of being equal 2; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability

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Unity

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the state of being one

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Independent

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not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself

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Dependent

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relying on someone or something else for aid, support,

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Fair

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free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice

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Equity

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the quality of being fair or impartial

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Diversity

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the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness

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Honesty

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truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness.

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Sovereign

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a person who has supreme power or authority.

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Ethics

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used with a singular or plural verb

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Determination

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ascertainment, as after observation or investigation

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Justice

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rightfulness or lawfulness, as of a claim or title

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Superior

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Higher body of goverment

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Social Contract

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an agreement for mutual benefit between an individual or group and the government or community as a whole.

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Inferior

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lower body of goverment

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Federal

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of, relating to, or noting such a central government

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Constitutional

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subject to the provisions of such a constitution

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State Government

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A state government is the government that controls a subdivision of a country in a federal form of government, which shares political power with the federal

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Local Government

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the governing body of a town or district.

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Compromise

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the result of such a settlement.

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Negotiate

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to manage; transact

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Hierarchy

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government by ecclesiastical rulers.

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Philosophy

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the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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State of Nature

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uncivilized