Civics

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  1. 3. a form of government that allows people to vote and elect government officials to represent their beliefs and make decisions on their behalf
  2. 4. a principle under which all persons, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws; no one is above the law
  3. 6. participation in issues of public concern; also known as civic engagement
  4. 7. a city-state in ancient Greece
  5. 9. an official group of elected or appointed people that has the legal power to make, change, and repeal laws
  6. 10. the basic principles and laws of a nation or state that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it; usually a written document
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  1. 1. a form of government in which political power is held by the people; may be direct or indirect
  2. 2. a principle of government that sets up a structural division of responsibilities within distinct branches, each with their own powers and processes
  3. 5. ancient civilization that influenced America’s constitutional republic in areas such as civic participation, legislative bodies, voting rights, and a written constitution
  4. 8. ancient civilization that influenced America’s constitutional republic in areas such as civic participation, republicanism, rule of law, representative government, and separation of powers