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| petition | a written request for government that people sign |
| council | a group of people who have been chosenby the citizens to meet and solve problems |
| government services | a service that is provided for all the citizens of a community |
| tax | money paid to a government to run a city |
| conflict | a disagreement |
| conflict resolutioon | a way to solve disagreements amoung people or groups |
| compromise | to end a conflict each person gives up some of the things her or she wants |
| mediator | a person who works to help both sides settle an agreement |
| vote | a way that people show what they think or what they thing the group should do |
| Mayflower Compact | a set of rules the Pilgrims agreed to followConstitutuin |
| Constitution | describes the rights, or freedoms, that all citizens have |
| election | people vote to choose leaders |
| candidate | someone who is running for office |
| ballot | a list that shows all the possible choices in an election |
| governor | the leader of each state |
| public party | properthat belongs to all citizens |
| priviate property | something that belongs to one person or a group of people |
| allegiance | respect for the flag and what the flag stands for |
| jury | A group of 6-12 citizens who sit in the courtroom and listen to what both sides have to say |
| patriotism | The love that people have for their country. |
| anthem | a song of patriotism |
| Nelson Mandela | the president of South Africa |
| Francis Scott Key | wrote the poem that became "The Star-Spangled Banner. |
| wampum belts | a way telling the laws of the Iroquois |
