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American Society and Values
Civics chapter 2
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History
8th Grade
11/21/2008

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1. Social Institution
Definition
systems of values and rules that determine how our society is organized. It includes family, religion, education, the economy, and government
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2. Socialization
Definition
process of learning how to participate in a group; learning to accept the values in a group and learning the rules for behavior within it
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3. Rules
Definition
specific expectations about what our behavior should be
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4. Family
Definition
the most basic social institution in any society
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5. Blended Family
Definition
families made up of adults and their children from previous marriages
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6. Economy
Definition
a system of producing and distributing goods and services to fulfill people’s wants
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7. Consumer
Definition
a person who uses, or consumes, goods to satisfy his or her wants
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8. Market
Definition
a place or situation in which an exchange of goods or services takes place, such as stores, shops, or stock exchanges
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9. Price
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the amount a person must pay for a good or service
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10. Money
Definition
anything that is generally accepted as payment for a good or service
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11. Monarchy
Definition
a form of government in which the power is in the hands of a king or queen
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12. Constitutional Monarchy
Definition
a democratic government but a monarch still has ceremonial duties
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13. Dictatorship
Definition
government controlled by one person called a dictator
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14. Democracy
Definition
power is shared by all people
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15. Patriotism
Definition
demonstration of love and devotion to one’s country
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16. Political Socialization
Definition
learning how to behave politically
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17. Patriot Act
Definition
law signed by Pres. Bush on Oct. 26, 2001 that allowed law enforcement and intelligence agencies more access to information to track down terrorists
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18. Socialization Agents
Definition
people that teach values and behaviors of a group
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