Civics U1: Types of Gov and Citizenship VOCAB

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Government

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The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies

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Duties

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Tasks citizens are required to do

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Rights

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The benefits of government to which every citizen is entitled

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Responsibilities

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Things we should do

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Citizen

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A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community

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Community Service

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Volunteer programs whose goal is to improve the community and the life of its residents

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Volunteerism

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The practice of offering your time and services to others without payment

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Voting

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A way for the electorate to select candidates for political office

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Jury Duty

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Serving on a jury

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Naturalization

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A legal process to obtain citizenship