Vocabulary-Government Flashcards
Candidate
a person who runs for office
majority rule
when more than half the voters choose a candidate or decision
minority rule
when less than half the voters choose a candidate or decision
democracy
a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives
constitution
the supreme law of the United States of America. It is the framework for the organization of US government
mediator
a person who helps both sides settle a disagreement
ballot
a list showing all the choices in an election
allegiance
the loyalty a citizen has to his/her country or government
pledge
a promise
patriotism
the love people have for their country
vote
the way people show what they think a group should do
congress
the legislative branch that makes new laws congress is made of the senate and house representatives
president
the executive branch that signs and enforces laws
supreme court
the judiciary branch that decides if the laws agree with constitution
citizen
a resident of town city or state
