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Chapter 7: A More Perfect Union Flashcards

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Popular Sovereignty

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Idea that political authority belongs to the people

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Federalism

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sharing of power between central and state government

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Legislative Branch

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(Congress) part of government that makes laws

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Executive Branch

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(President and Departments) carries out laws

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Judicial Branch

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(Court System) Interprets the law and decides punishments

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Checks and Balances

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system that keep one branch from gaining too much power

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Tariffs

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Taxes on imports or exports

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Inter State Commerce

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Trade between states

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Ratified

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Officially approved

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