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20 Cards in this Set
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Constitution |
a written plan of government |
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preamble |
a introduction of explanation of what will follow |
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amend |
to change, correct, add to, or improve |
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compromise |
to give something up in order to come to an agreement |
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federalism |
a system of government where the national, or or federal government have certain powers to govern the country, but also allows the states the necessary power to rule themselves |
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separation of powers |
the idea that each branch of government is separate from the others and functions on its own |
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individual powers |
specific rights of American citizens that are preserved by the Constitution |
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popular sovereignty |
the idea that government is created by and receives its power from the people |
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rule of law |
the belief that everyone, rich or poor, powerful or weak, must obey the law |
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checks and balances |
the ability of each branch of government to keep the other branches from becoming too powerful |
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economy |
system of money and exchange of goods and services in a country |
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inaugurated |
sworn into office, as in the U.S. President |
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political parties |
groups aligned with particular beliefs about government and politics |
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responsibility |
duty or task belonging to everyone |
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legislative |
branch of government that makes laws and imposes taxes |
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judicial |
branch of government that interprets the law |
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executive |
branch of government that makes sure laws are carried out |
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unconstitutional |
disagreeing or failing to follow the Constitution |
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veto |
to officially reject |
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override |
to cancel or change a decision made by someone |
