Government and Constitutional Terms

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consent of the governed

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Means that the government gets its power from the people it governs. In democracy, the government needs consent of the governed.

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amendment

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A change to a constitution. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech in the United States.

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local

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Existing in a particular area or neighborhood, typically nearby. The local farmers' market sells fresh produce every Saturday.

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an area with its own government.

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state

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refers to something that involves the entire country.

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national

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A leader of a community.

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mayor

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council

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A group that makes laws. The city council meets once a month to discuss community matters.

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jury

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A group of people who are selected to hear evidence and make a decision in a legal case. The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict.

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taxes

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Mandatory financial charges imposed by the government. Every year, citizens must pay taxes to the government based on their income.

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The head of a state's executive branch who is elected by the people in a state.

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The governor of the state signed the bill into law.