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petition
a letter people sign that asks the government to do something
council
a group of people who have been chosen by citizens to meet and solve problems.
government service
a service that is provided for all the citizens of a community.
vote
what people use to show what they think a group should do.
election
when people vote to choose leaders.
ballot
a list of all possible choices
majority rule
when more than half of the people voting chose one candidate or decision.
minority rights
the people who lost the vote still keep their rights.
campaign
the work of getting voters to choose one candidate instead of another.
governor
the leader of a state elected by the voters in the state
public property
property that belongs to all citizens. parks, museums
private property
property that belongs to one person or a small group of people.
jury
a group of 6 to 12 citizens that decides whether a person is guilty or not.
Congress
a branch of goverment that makes new laws.
Supreme Court
a branch of government. It is the highest and most important court of the US. 9 judges or justices serve it.
President
the leader of the US government and helps keep the country safe and peaceful.
patriotism
the feeling of love people have for their country.
anthem
a song of patriotism
pledge
a promise
allegiance
respect