Understanding Key Vocabulary Terms

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What is the term for the freedom from control or influence of another or others?

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Independence

Front

What is the word for a formal statement of the basic principles and laws of a nation?

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Constitution

Front

What is the term for a person who loves and strongly supports their country?

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Patriot

Front

What is the term for the act of refusing to accept or comply with something, often as a form of protest?

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Protest

Front

What is the term for a public demonstration against something, often to show disagreement?

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Protest

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What is the term for a change in government or political system, often through force?

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Revolution

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What is the term for money that people pay to the government?

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Tax

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What is the term for a group of people who make laws for a country?

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Legislature

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What is the term for the rights and freedoms that belong to every person?

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Human Rights

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What is the term for a person who is part of a country and has rights and responsibilities?

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Citizen