2.7 & 3.14 Vocabulary

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Political Offices

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A position of governmental authority, duty, or trust given to a person.

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Politician

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One versed in the science of government and the art of governing.

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Term

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A limited or established period of time that something is supposed to last.

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Legislature

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An organized body having the authority to make laws for a political unit.

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Resident

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Living in a place for some length of time.

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Citizen

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A native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection from it.

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Constitution

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The basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it.

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Inhabitant

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One that occupies a particular place regularly, routinely, or for a period of time.

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Amendment

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The process of altering or amending a law or document (such as a constitution).

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Electoral College

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One that elects the president and vice president of the U.S..