Unit 3: Proud to Be an American

Theme 6: Balancing Act

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appoint- to choose or name someone for an office or position

Governor Jindal was appointed as the governor of Louisiana.

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legislative- anything that has to do with making laws

The legislative branch of government does not always agree on certain laws.

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Congress- the group of people in the U.S. government who are elected to make laws

Congress members had similar ideas long ago as they do now.

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democracy- a government in which people elect other people to make laws

Is it better to live in a democracy or a republic country?

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enforce- to make sure people obey the law

Law officers enforce laws to keep our community safe.

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elect– to choose someone for office by voting

Voters elect a candidate they want to be in a position.

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nominate- to name someone as a candidate for a position

Which comic book character would you nominate to win the contest?

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conclude- to form an opinion about something

What can you conclude about the outcome of the book?

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executive- people who see that the laws of the nation are carried out

The executives sat at the conference and listened to the people of the community voice their concerns.

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judicial- to deal with judges and courts of law

The judicial branch of government helps decide if laws are being followed or broken.

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