"See How They Run" Vocabulary

Front

What is a democracy?

Back

A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does compromise mean?

Back

An agreement reached by each side making concessions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does it mean to shout?

Back

To speak very loudly, often in excitement or anger.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is legislation?

Back

Laws that are made by a government.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is a version?

Back

A particular form or variant of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the role of Congress in the United States?

Back

To make laws and represent the interests of the citizens.

Front

What is an amendment?

Back

A change or addition to a legal document, such as the Constitution.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does privilege mean?

Back

A special right or advantage given to a person or group.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the purpose of government?

Back

To create and enforce laws, provide services, and protect the rights of citizens.

Front

What does it mean to negotiate?

Back

To discuss something in order to reach an agreement.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C