| A | B |
|---|
| ancient | many years ago; belonging to early history |
| colonist | person that settles in a new country |
| combination | a grouping of people, things, or ideas that are joined together for a special reason |
| community | the people living together in an area; a group of people who have a common interest |
| complicated | difficult |
| consider | to examine or think over carefully |
| custom | a common practice observed by many people |
| government | laws and customs people live by |
| political | having to do with government or the actions of the government |
| appoint | to name or choose a person for an office, but not by election |
| assembly | a group gathered to discuss and pass laws |
| democracy | a form of government in which citizens take part |
| dictator | a person ruling with total control, power, and authority |
| representative | a government in which officials are elected by the people |
| republic | a government in which citizens elect people to speak and act for them |
| revolt | to take a stand against a government or a cause |
| senate | a governing body that makes rules and laws |
| veto | the power of a person or group of people to reject or forbid a rule or law |
| decision | act of making up one's mind; judgment |
| generation | the people in each stage or step in a family's history |
| jury | a group of citizens chosen in a court to listen to both sides in a case and to make a decision |
| lawsuit | a question or case that is decided in a court law |
| legislature | a group of people in a country or state with power to make laws |
| monarchy | rule by a royal family; the rulers are called king, queen, empress, or emperor |
| parliament | a legislative body in England and some other countries |
| petition | a written document or legal paper aksing for a right or benefit from some in authority |
| constitution | a plan for government |
| contract | an agreement made by two or more persons |
| criticize | to put down or find fault with |
| loyal | faithful; true to a country or belief |
| national | having to do with the whole country or nation |
| press | newspapers, magazines, and the people who work for them |
| publish | print information |
| puritan | a member of a religious group |
| religious | having to do with church practices |
| strict | stern; not changing |
