Public Safety I - Civics Vocabulary

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The study of citizenship and government; the relationship between people and government.

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Civics

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The status of being a citizen.

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Citizenship

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A born native or naturalized member of a country who owes that country's government their allegiance.

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Citizen

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The organizations, institutions, and individuals who exercise political authority over a group of people; the ruling authority of a community.

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Government

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The power to direct the actions of people.

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Authority

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Form of government which is run by the people, either directly or indirectly.

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Democracy

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Set of rules which establishes government authority and rules of conduct for society.

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Law

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The ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

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Tolerance

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Principle that no person is above the law and governmental decisions must be made by applying known legal and moral principles.

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Rule of Law

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A system under which men between ages 18-35 are called up for military service; military draft.

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