Civic Terms and Concepts

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vote

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A formal expression of opinion or choice made by individuals, especially in an election.

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Protest

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An expression of objection, disapproval or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.

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Citizen

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A native or naturalized member of a state or nation.

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Ballot

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A slip of paper on which a person's vote is marked.

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Congress

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The national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the senate.

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Senate

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An assembly of citizens having the highest deliberative functions in a government, especially a legislative assembly of a state or nation.

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Supreme Court

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The highest federal court in the US. It has the final court word on interpretation of all laws and of the Constitution.

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Capital Building

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A place where congress meets to write laws of our nation. Where Presidents Swear into office and give speeches.

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Constitution

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A system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed.

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Jury

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A group of usually twelve people sworn to deliver a true verdict according to the evidence upon a case presented in a court of law.