Social Studies 8 Vocabulary

Economy

• Making, buying, selling goods and services

• A system of government

• A type of currency

• A method of transportation

Amendment

• Change or addition to a rule or law

• A formal agreement between countries

• A type of legal document

• A process of negotiation

Religion

• Beliefs about gods or life meaning

• A set of scientific theories

• A political ideology

• A form of entertainment

Politics

• Activities related to running a country

• The study of ancient civilizations

• A form of artistic expression

• A type of scientific research

Democracy

• People vote and make decisions

• Only the government makes decisions

• Decisions are made by a single ruler

• Voting is not allowed

Constitution

• Document with main rules for running a country

• A type of government system

• A set of laws for local governance

• A historical record of a nation

Citizenship

• Membership in a country with rights and responsibilities

• A legal document proving identity

• A type of government system

• A form of social contract

Society

• A group sharing laws, traditions, values

• A collection of random individuals

• A place where people live alone

• A system of government rules

Geography

• Study of Earth's places and features

• Study of celestial bodies

• Study of human behavior

• Study of historical events

Culture

• Way of life, customs, and traditions

• A type of food

• A form of entertainment

• A style of clothing