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Read the dictionary entry below. Noun: The act of making rules as laws. Noun The laws created by a lawmaking body. Which of the following words is defined above?

• democracy

• compromise

• legislation

• amendments

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is democracy?

• the way people make decisions

• a system of government

• the rules of a nation

• a type of country

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.4

Which word means almost the SAME as commitment?

• requirement

• comment

• benefit

• dedication

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

What does the word amendments mean?

• formal changes

• new ideas

• different paths

• ways to compromise

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

Which word means almost the SAME as compromise?

• wander

• agree

• fight

• struggle

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CCSS.L.4.5C

Which word means the OPPOSITE of privilege?

• rule

• benefit

• condition

• punishment

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CCSS.L.4.5C

What does the word version mean?

• moving to a new place

• changing something to fit a new situation

• staying the same

• doing the same thing over and over again

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does the word eventually mean?

• in the beginning

• immediately

• soon

• in the end

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

According to the story, all of the following are ways you can respond to a community problem or voice a suggestion EXCEPT

• invite a public official to speak to your class

• write a letter or e-mail to a public official

• take notes in your journal

• begin a petition

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

What can both grown-ups and kids in some schools do on Election Day?

• vote

• take a vacation

• write letters

• run in elections

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1