Civics Vocabulary

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amend

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to change or add to something already established

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legislature

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having the power to make laws

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executive

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having the power to carry out laws

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judicial

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having the power to decide questions about laws

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propose

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to put forward or suggest

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constituent

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a person who lives and votes in an area

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beacon

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something that guides or provides a source of hope

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citizen

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a person who belongs to a country and has protections under that country's laws

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naturalization

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the process of becoming a citizen of a country if born outside of that country

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allegiance

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loyalty to a group