liberty legacy 4-10 Flashcards
system of rules and principles that a community of citizens live under
government
member of a state or nation who is governed by the rules of the nation
citizen
laws determining the fundamental principles of a government
constitution
the act of changing or adding something to an existing document or proposal
amendment
a person who is up for or serves in an elected office
politician
a person who applies or is in the running for a leadership position in office
candidate
to make an argument or to discuss different views on a certain topic
debate
to choose or make a choice in an election
vote
an organized process of choosing someone to lead us
election
something that is guaranteed to each and every citizen
right
taking care of the things that we are supposed to do
responsibility
the way we choose to think about people or things in our mind
attitude
to have qualities such as honesty, courage, and integrity
character
voluntary work that is done by someone to help others
community service
to give up something of value for something else that is more important
sacrifice