1. Unit 7: We, the People Theme 13: Making Laws http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oTz964W60NY/SRB9sSes9wI/AAAAAAAAB9M/4Z5oNuktSEk/s400/vote.jpg

2. debate- formal method of an interactive and representational verbal argument In a debate, people take different sides on something or voice differing opinions and then talk about it. http://www.thesunblog.com/sports/debate.jpg

3. granting- allowing or giving permission to someone to do something Our principal granted the students permission to wear jeans Friday. http://theleastamongus.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Campus-Ministry-004-1024x768.jpg

4. officials- people who are elected and have power in government Mayors are officials of their towns. http://blog.nola.com/times-picayune/large_nagin.JPG

5. representation- officials that are elected for government There are many government officials that serve as our local, state, and federal representation. http://gov.state.nv.us/PhotoGallery/FPGallery/2008.06.12vga/GovernorinElkoParade.jpg

6. legal- something that is allowed by law It is legal to drive on the right side of the road in America. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/08/13/474063.1-lg.jpg

7. justice- fairness, or when the right thing is done We seek justice for all people in our country. http://vietnameseworkersabroad.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/lady-justice.jpg

8. govern- to provide leadership for or be responsible for an office in the government Mayors govern cities and Presidents govern countries. http://images.chron.com/blogs/txpotomac/MayorBillWhite120508.jpg

9. candidate- someone who tries to get elected to a job in government There were many candidates in the presidential election. http://sethar.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/2008-presidential-candidates.jpg

10. politics- describes the activities that have to do with government Government leaders use politics to develop federal laws and regulations. http://www.rogerwendell.com/images/politics/politics.jpg

11. authority- having the right or power to enforce rules or laws A policeman has the authority to arrest anyone who is breaking the law. http://www.leelofland.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/arrest-and-patrol-car.jpg