3rd Grade Vocab 2

a country governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader (such as a president)

freedoms that are protected by law

a written request for a change in policy that is signed by a large number of citizens to show their support for change

to give formal approval to something so it can become legal or valid.

to state the belief that someone has done something wrong

A preamble is a person who shapes or creates a plan or system.

a loose alliance of countries/states/other political units in which each unit maintains most or all power over itself

An armory is a place where weapons are stored.

a small group of people who are formally chosen to give advice to a government leader

relating to a form of government, where power is shared between a central government and individual states

a form of government in which people rule, either directly or through elected representatives

the same throughout currency: a system of money used in a particular country

a characteristic of a good participant in government such as voting, running for office, or volunteering

an introduction that states the purpose of a document

Rebellion is an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.

a written plan for government

something that is owed, typically money

a settlement of a conflict or disagreement by each side giving up something in order to get something

a person who shapes or creates a plan or system

to agree to

A change or addition to a written document

an action or event that serves as a guide for similar actions or events in the future