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15 Cards in this Set
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immigrant
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A person who comes to a new country to live.
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citizen
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A person who is born in a country or who has earned the right to become a member of that country by laws.
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ethnic group
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A group of people whose ancestors are from the same country or area.
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government
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The laws and people that run a country, state, county, city, or town.
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heritage
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The history and tradition that a group of people share.
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demorcratic republic
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A government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
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supreme court
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The highest court of the United States.
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tax
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Money people pay to the government so that it can perform public services.
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culture
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The way of life shared by a group of people,including language, beliefs, music, foods, and holidays.
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Washington D.C.
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Like state and local government, it has three branches that have different roles.
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custom
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The special way a group of people does something.
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congress
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The legislative branch of the United States Government, which makes national laws.
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ancestor
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A person in your family, starting with your parents, who was born long before you.
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President
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The person who is head of the executive branch of the United States Government.
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constitution
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The plan of government of the United States that explains the parts of the government and outlines the most important laws.
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