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15 Cards in this Set
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a government where people elect officials to act/represent them
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Representative Democracy
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written plan for a government
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Constitution
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each of the 3 branches of government has its own responsibilities and powers
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Separation of Power
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each branch of government can make sure the other branches are following the laws and not gaining too much power
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Checks and Balances
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laws in the Constitution
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Articles
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to change or add to the constitution
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Amendment
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freedoms protected by law for every citizen
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Individual Rights
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the law applies equally to ALL people
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Rule of Law
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citizens of a country have a right to choose what kind of government they have
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Popular Sovereignty
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a system that divides power between national, state, and local governments
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Federalism
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money paid by people to help pay for services they receive from the government
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Taxes
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what is good for everyone
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Common Good
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a group of people who have similar beliefs about how government should be run
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Political Party
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a person who runs for a particular office
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Candidate
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people of a country
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Citizen
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