Vocab one

4. The introduction to the U.S. Constitution that outlines the goals and purposes of the government.
5. of a Citizen: Things that citizens are required by law to do, such as paying taxes, obeying laws, and serving on a jury.
6. Contract: An agreement between the people and the government, where people give up some freedoms in exchange for protection of their rights and order in society.
8. of Speech: The right to express opinions and ideas without fear of government punishment or censorship.
11. Freedoms or protections that people are legally or morally entitled to have.
13. An organization or system that makes and enforces laws, rules, and decisions for a society or country.
14. Branch: The part of government that enforces laws. It is led by the President at the national level.
16. Rights: Basic rights that all people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property (or the pursuit of happiness), which no government can take away.
17. A form of government where one person (or a small group) has absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way.
18. The state of being equal, especially in rights, status, and opportunities under the law.

1. A legally recognized member of a country who has rights and responsibilities under that country's laws.
2. Branch: The part of government that makes laws. In the U.S., this is Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives).
3. of a Citizen: Voluntary actions that help support the community and government, like voting, staying informed, and respecting others’ rights.
7. A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions, often through voting.
9. Process: The legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person, and follow fair procedures when enforcing laws.
10. of the Governed: The idea that governments get their power from the permission of the people, usually through voting or other democratic processes.
12. of Powers: The division of government into branches, each with its own powers and responsibilities, to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
15. Branch: The part of government that interprets laws and decides whether they are constitutional. It includes the courts, especially the Supreme Court.