| A | B |
|---|
| custom | shaking hands to meet someone |
| immigrant | a person who comes to live in a country form some other place |
| ethnic group | made up of people from the same country, people of the same race, or people with a common way of life |
| democracy | a form of government in which the people rule |
| right | a freedom a person has |
| American Indians | first people to live in what is now the United States |
| slaves | group of immigrants who did not come here by choice |
| culture | includes language, religion, art, music, clothing, foods, games, and holidays |
| representatives | are elected to make laws for Americans |
| majority rule | way to make choices that are fair to most people and most people agree with |
| legislative branch | makes the laws |
| executive branch | sees that the laws are carried out |
| judicial branch | sees that the laws are carried out fairly |
| Supreme Court | most important court in the country |
| heritage | way of life, custom, or belief that has come from the past and continues today |
| refugee | a person who travels to another country to escape danger |
| ancestor | early family member |
| Great Seal | shows that the U.S. is an independant nation that lives in peace but will fight for what we believe in |
| Statue of Liberty | represents freedom and opportunity |
| Liberty Bell | represents independence and freedom Americans enjoy |
