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14 Cards in this Set
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representative government
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citizens elect officials who govern |
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federal system
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government which divides power between central and state governments |
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separation of powers
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the division of power among the branches of government |
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checks and balances
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system in which each branch of government limits the power of another branch |
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legislative branch
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part of government that passes laws; U.S. Congress
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executive branch
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part of the government that enforces laws; includes the office of the U.S. president |
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judicial branch
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part of government that interprets laws;
includes the U.S. Supreme Court and various lesser courts |
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impeach
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remove |
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veto
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block
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U.S. Constitution
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the highest law in the United States |
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civic participation
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when citizens carry out certain duties and responsibilities
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freedom of expression
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the right to speak and write openly |
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duties of citizenship
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obey the laws, pay taxes, serve on a jury, be ready to defend the United States and the Constitution |
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naturalization
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a process of applying for, and being granted, citizenship |
