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Judicial Branch
The branch that decides if 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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Checks and Balances
This system keeps any one branch from becoming to powerful.
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Patriotism
The love of one's country.
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Democracy
A form of government in which people rule and are free to make choices about thier lives and government.
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Legislative Branch
This branch of government makes laws for the nation.
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Federal System
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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Separation of Power
The purpose of this plan is to keep any one brach from controlling the government.
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Bill of Rights
the name given to the first ten amendments of the constitution.
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Amendments
Additions to the constitution.
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