| A | B |
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| citizen | a member of a particular nation |
| rights | something everyone is entitled to, or can do |
| responsibilities | what a good citizen would normally do |
| voting | to make a choice or decision |
| compromise | both sides give up something to get something |
| law | a rule enacted by the government |
| U.S. Constitution | the supreme law of the United States |
| representative | someone who votes or speaks on behalf of others |
| amendment | a change to a law or document |
| Bill of Rights | the first 10 amendments to the Constitution |
| common good | working toward what will benefit the whole community |
| democracy | a government in which the citizens have the final say |
| government | an organization that protects the community |
| constitution | a written plan of government |
| Articles of Confederation | the failed first government of the U.S.A. |
| First Amendment | Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition |
| legislative | they make the laws |
| executive | they enforce the laws |
| judicial | they interpret the laws |
