Unit 3: American Civics

The status of being a citizen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The power to direct the actions of people.

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