Grade 7 Social Studies Tiered Vocabulary

government

A system that makes rules for people.

citizen

A person who belongs to a country.

democracy

A government where people vote.

republic

A government where people choose leaders.

rights

Things people are allowed to do.

responsibilities

Things people must do.

economy

How people make, buy, and sell.

supply

How much of something is available.

demand

How much people want something.

trade

Buying, selling, or exchanging goods.

conflict

A serious disagreement or fight.

analyze

Look closely at information.

interpret

Explain what it means.

evaluate

Judge how strong something is.

rule

Something people must follow.

leader

A person in charge.

money

What people use to buy things.