| A | B |
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| Communism | An Economic System where everyone is equal |
| Equality | No one is above the law |
| Representative Democracy | Type of Government where the people elect their leaders |
| Mayor | A City Executive |
| Thomas Jefferson | Author of Declaration of Independence |
| write letters | A legal means of protest |
| Bill of Rights | The first 10 amendments to the Constitution |
| Dictatorship | One person has all of the power |
| Political Parties | They try to control the government through winning elections |
| Taxes | Money paid by the citizens to fund government services |
| Bill becomes Law | When the legislature and the executive approve it |
| Congress | The National Legislature |
| Socialism | Economic system where the Government controls the major industries |
| Stripes on our Flag | 13 red and white stripes represent the 13 original states |
| Star Spangled Banner | Our National song |
| Elected officials | People who won their job through an election |
| referendum | When the voters get to make laws |
| Legislative Branch | Makes laws |
| Executive Branch | Carries out (enforces) the laws |
| General Assembly | Name of Legislature in Ohio |
| I MOW I | Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois |
| Constitution | The highest law in the land |
| Federalism | Where the State and National Government share powers |
| July 4th | Independence From Great Britain |
| Ohio Voter | You must be a resident of Ohio |
| Judicial Branch | Interprets laws |
| Monarchy | Government ruled by Kings and Queens |
| Appointed officials | Ambassadors, US Supreme Court Judges & Cabinet Members |
| Governor | State Executive Position |
| Ohio Supreme Court | State Judiciary Title |
| President | National Executive Position |
| Northwest Ordinance | Outlawed Slavery |
| Amendment | Changes or additions to the Constitution |
| Executive | Carries Out Laws |
| Platform | Political party position on issues |
| Due Process | Rights given to all who are accused of a crime |
| Separation of Powers | Prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful |
| Candidate | A person running for office |
