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17 Cards in this Set
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constitution |
a list of fundamental laws to support a gov |
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unicameral |
1 house |
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bicameral |
2 house |
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republic |
gov in which citizens rule through elected representatives |
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depreciated |
to fall in value |
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clause |
condition added to a document |
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depression |
period of low economic activity and high unemployment |
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amend |
change |
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compromise |
agreement between two or more sides |
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Virginia Plan |
big states plan, bicameral, based on population |
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New Jersey Plan |
small states plan, unicameral |
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3/5th Compromise |
each slave counts as 3/5th as a person for taxes and representation |
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legislative branch |
branch that makes the laws |
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executive branch |
branch that enforces the laws |
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judicial branch |
branch that interprets the laws |
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checks and balances |
used to keep the government from getting too powerful in one branch. For example, the Executive Branch can veto bills from the Legislative Branch, but the Legislative Branch can override the veto. |
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Electoral College |
elect president |
