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18 Cards in this Set
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confederation
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A loosely united group of governments working together.
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convention
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An important meeting.
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separation of powers
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The three branches of government share the power.
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veto
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To reject (say no).
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war hawk
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A member of Congress who wanted war with Britain before the War of 1812.
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congress
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A formal meeting of government representatives who have the authority to make laws.
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compromise
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An agreement in which each side in a conflict gives up some of what it wants, in order to get some of what it wants.
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executive branch
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The branch of the government that carries out (enforces) laws; President and Vice President work in the White House.
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bill
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An idea for a new law.
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national anthem
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A song of praise for a country that is recognized as the official song of that country.
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constitution
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A written plan for government.
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federal system
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A system of government in which the authority to govern is shared by the central (national or federal) government and state governments.
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judicial branch
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The branch of the government that interprets (explains) laws and makes sure they are constitutional; United States Supreme Court.
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ratify
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To approve.
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commerce
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Trade (business)
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checks and balances
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Keeps any one branch of the government from becoming too powerful or using its authority wrongly.
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legislative branch
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The branch of the government that makes laws; Congress (House of Representatives and Senate) in the U. S. Capitol.
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amendment
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An addition or change to the Constitution.
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