Basic Civics Concepts

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Civics

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The study of the rights and duties of citizenship.

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Governments

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The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

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Constitution

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A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

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Republic

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A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

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Taxes

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Compulsory contributions to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.

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Hierarchy

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A system or organization in which groups are ranked according to authority.

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citizen

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A person born in a specific country or place

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Legislation

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Laws, considered collectively, that are enacted or under consideration by a legislative body.

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Judiciary

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The judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively responsible for interpreting the law.