Unit 6 Vocab Flashcards
Citizen
A member of a community
Right
Something that one is owed by law or custom
Responsibility
A duty, or something a person should do
Obey
To do what you are told
Vote
To show your choice for something or someone
Volunteer
A person who does something without being paid or rewarded
Taxes
Money the government collects to pay for its services
Symbol
Something that stands for something else
Freedom
Being free to do or say what you want without limits
Landmark
An important building, monument, or place
Heritage
The traditional beliefs, values, and customs of a family or group
Legislator
A member of government who helps make laws
Congress
The lawmaking group of the U.S. government
Veto
To reject a bill that is passed by a lawmaking group
Mayor
A leader of a city or town