liberty legacy 4-10 Flashcards
(26 cards)
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
a person who is admired for brave acts that help people or causes
hero
something given to help a person or a cause
contribution
a feeling of strong support or loyalty to someone or something
dedication
a person who comes to live permanently or for good in another country
immigrant
the shared attitudes, values, goals and practices of a particular group of people
culture
customs and beliefs that are passed down form one generation to the next
traditions
something that happened in a previous time
past
something that is happening right now, or in real time
present
something that will exist or happen at an upcoming time
future
