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Judicial Branch
This branch of government decides whether laws are fair and Constitutional.
Republic
A form of government in which people elect representatives to run the government.
Separation of Powers
This system keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Patriotic
The love of country
Democracy
A form of government in which people rule and are free to make choices about their lives and government.
Legislative Branch
This branch of government makes laws for the nation
Checks and balances
The sharing of power between state and federal governments.
Volunteers
People who work without pay
Executive Branch
This branch of government enforces the nation's laws
Constitution
The purpose of this plan is to keep any one branch from controlling the government
Bill of Rights
The name given to the 1st ten amendments of the Constitution
Amendments
Additions to the Constitution
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Government Vocab
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Vocab cards for my government test
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9/17/2013, 8:40:47 PM
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