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