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12 Cards in this Set
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Which power has the power to make law and frame public policies? |
legislative |
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Body of laws setting out the principles/structures and processes of government. |
constitution |
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Which power has the power to interpret laws and settle disputes that arise in society? |
judicial |
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All things that a government decides to do |
Public policy |
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Institution that a society makes and enforces its public policies |
Government |
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Which power has the power to execute, enforce, and administer the law? |
executive |
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A government in which one person holds unlimited political power |
Autocracy |
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Type of government where powers of government are divided between central and local government |
Federal |
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What year did RUHS open? |
1905 |
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What year did RUHS move to its current location? |
1915 |
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What are the five basic concepts of democracy? |
Worth of the individual, Equality of all persons, Majority Rule & minority rights, necessity of compromise, individual freedom |
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What is the preamble? (Purpose of Gov) |
Form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty |
