Government and Society Terms

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colony

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an area, region, or country that is controlled & settled by people

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immigrant

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a person from one country who moves to another country to live

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monarchy

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a government led by a king or queen

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Parliament

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in Great Britain, a lawmaking group made up of elected and nonelected representatives who govern with the king or queen

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self-government

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the ability of people to rule themselves and make their own laws

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tax

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money that people pay to the government

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delegate

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a representative

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declaration

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a formal statement

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militia

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a group of armed citizens prepared for military service at any time

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petition

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a formal written request for change, signed by many people