Welcome to our comprehensive guide on civic vocabulary! In this interactive vocabulary lesson, we will explore the words you need to discuss society, rules, and justice.
We will cover government structures, the courtroom, crime terminology, and how native speakers use legal idioms in everyday conversation. Scroll down to explore the flashcards, test your knowledge in the quizzes, and complete today's missions.
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1. Interactive Vocabulary
Filter the words below and click on any card to reveal its definition, audio pronunciation, and a sentence-building mini-game.
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2. Knowledge Check
Test your understanding of the civic vocabulary and legal idioms.
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The supreme law of a country that establishes its government system is called the...
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If you do not agree with the judge's decision, your lawyer can...
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Who decides if someone is guilty in a trial? (The person with the hammer)
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If a business pays someone "under the table", they are doing it...
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3. Action Missions
Complete these real-world tasks to lock the vocabulary into your memory.
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4. Study Resources
Lesson Summary & Review
Let's review the key concepts covered in the interactive module above to ensure you are ready to discuss civics and law in English.
Government and Law Structure
The Constitution: The absolute highest law of the land that organizes the government.
Parliament/Congress: The group of politicians who debate and create new laws.
The Courtroom: If a law is broken, a Judge and a Jury will listen to Evidence to determine if the Suspect is innocent or guilty.
Legal Idioms
Native speakers frequently use words from the courtroom to describe everyday life.
Red tape: Annoying government rules that slow things down.
Under the table: Doing business secretly to avoid taxes or rules.
By the book: Doing everything exactly the way the rules say you should.
