chapter 15 constitutions in Ohio & the U.S. Flashcards
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branch
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a part that has a role within a larger organization
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congress
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the legislative body of the U.S. government, made up of the senate & the house of representatives, responsible for making laws in the U.S.
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constitution
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a written plan for government
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executive branch
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government branch that carries out & enforces laws made by the legislative body
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governor
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head of the executive branch in state government
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interpret
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to explain or determine the meaning of
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judicial branch
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government branch that interprets & applies the laws
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legislative branch
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government branch that makes & passes laws
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president
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head of the executive branch of a country
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supreme court
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the highest judicial court in a country or state
