Legal Lexicon

This worksheet introduces students to vocabulary used in the field of law and government. It includes terms such as “justice,” “constitution,” “citizenship,” and “legislation.” Each word incorporates the soft “C” sound and is related to legal systems and civic responsibilities. Learners are invited to search for and circle these important civic-related words.

Completing this activity helps build a foundation in legal and governmental vocabulary, useful in social studies or civics education. It sharpens students’ visual scanning and improves familiarity with spelling patterns. The exposure to legal terms also strengthens critical reading skills when encountering nonfiction texts. By recognizing and recalling legal terminology, students gain better understanding of civic concepts.

Word Bank – Justice, Innocent, Prosecutor, Policy, Citizenship, Civil, Democracy, Legislation, Council, Decision, Constitution, Precinct, Suffice, Incumbency, Licensing