Lesson 2: What is government? Flashcards
enforce
to command obedience to
government
the person or group of people who makes the rules or laws for everyone else
defend
to make or keep safe from danger, attack or harm
rights
something that is due to a person or governmental body by law, tradition, or nature
legislate
to create or pass laws
authority
the power that people have the right to use because of custom, law, or consent of those being governed
power
the ability to control someone or something
leader
one who is in charge or in command of others
conflicts
arguments or war between countries
consent
to allow permission to do something
common good
something that is good for the most people
necessary
something that must occur
security
to keep safe from danger
to command obedience to
enforce
the person or group of people who makes the rules or laws for everyone else
government
to make or keep safe from danger, attack or harm
defend
something that is due to a person or governmental body by law, tradition, or nature
rights
to create or pass laws
legislate
the power that people have the right to use because of custom, law, or consent of those being governed
authority
the ability to control someone or something
power
one who is in charge or in command of others
leader
arguments or war between countries
conflicts
to allow permission to do something
consent
something that is good for the most people
common good
something that must occur
necessary
to keep safe from danger
security