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| almanac | a book that comes out every year with lots of information in it |
| American Revolution | fighting between the colonists and the English; the colonist wanted freedom |
| Declaration of Independence | a statement about why the colonies should be free |
| Constitution | states the laws and the plan for how the government of our country works |
| elect | choose by voting |
| compromise | an agreement reached when each side gives up some demands |
| Bill of Rights | a list of our most important rights |
| compare | to see how things are alike |
| contrast | to see how things are different |
| tax | money that people pay to support the government |
| Supreme Court | makes sure our laws are fair |
| President | our country's elected leader;sees that our laws are carried out |
| Congress | they make our laws |
