| A | B |
|---|
| petition | letter people sign asking government to do something |
| council | group of people chosen by citizens to meet and solve problems |
| government service | service provided to citizens |
| conflict | disagreement |
| conflict resolution | way to solve a problem |
| compromise | each person gives up something they want |
| mediator | person who helps both sides settle a problem |
| election | people vote to choose leaders |
| candidate | someone who wants to be elected |
| ballot | list of choices |
| majority rule | more than half of the voters choosing something or someone |
| campaign | getting voters to choose the person |
| governor | head of the state |
| public property | something belonging to all citizens |
| private property | something beloning to one person or small group of people |
| jury | a group of 6-12 people who decide if someone is guilty or not |
| Congress | branch of national government that makes laws |
| Supreme Court | most important court in the U.S. |
| patriotism | love for a country |
| anthem | song of partiotism |
| pledge | promise |
| allegiance | repect |
| province | like a state |
