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Introduction to Civics Flashcards

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Civics

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the study of the rights and duties of citizens.

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Community

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a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

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Government

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the governing body of a nation, state, or community.

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Values

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the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

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Morals

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morals beliefs

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Welfare

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the health, happiness, and prosperity of a community.

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Equality

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the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

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Unity

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the state of being united or joined as a whole.

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Independent

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free

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Dependent

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relying on someone or something for support

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Fairness

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free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice

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Equity

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fairness where everyone gets what they need.

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Diversity

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the state of being diverse, variety.

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Discern

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to perceive or recognize.

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Sovereign

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Ethics

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Determination

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firmness of purpose

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Justice

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just behavior or treatment.

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Social Contract

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an actual or hypothetical agreement among individuals forming an organized society or between the community and the ruler that defines and limits the rights and duties of each.

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Superior

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above

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Inferior

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below or lower in rank

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Federal

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having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.

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Constitutional

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relating to an established set of principles governing a state.

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State Government

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a unit of government that specifically makes and enforces laws for a state.

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Local Government

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the administration of a particular town, county, or district, with representatives elected by those who live there.

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Compromise

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an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

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Negotiate

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obtain or bring about by discussion.

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Hierarchy

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a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

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Philosophy

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love of wisdom

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State of Nature

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an effort to try and understand what humans would be like without any government or society and considers why we let ourselves be governed

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