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29 Cards in this Set
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labor
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the work that people do to provide goods and services
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each branch of government can either stop or help the actions of the other branches
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checks and balances
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land (natural resources)
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anything that is found in nature or is from the land.
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the basic principles and laws of a nation
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constitution
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services
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work done for others
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something that is added to change or improve
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amendment
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goods
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items for sale
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the branch of government that conisists of the court system, decides if laws have been broken
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Judicial Branch
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entrepreneur
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a person who opens and runs his/her own business
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a community
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society
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profit
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money earned after costs are paid
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a person sent with the power to act for another
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delegate
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free enterprise
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a system by which anyone can start a business
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the people elected to make laws for the whole state or the whole country
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Congress
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Name one amendment and explain
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The ten amendments
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Bill of Rights
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for the whole United States
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federal
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the branch of government that makes the laws (Congress)
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Legislative Branch
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where the government offices for your county are located.
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county seat
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the branch of government headed by the president, makes sure the laws are carried out
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Executive Branch
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an organization that provides services for people, such as welfare, health, education, and road repair
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agency
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a paper on which a vote is marked
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ballot
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someone running for an office
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candidate
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a person who votes for someone else
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representative
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Name three state agencies:
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the most votes
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majority
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Name three local agencies
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Name three federal agencies:
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close to home
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local
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