Chapter 9 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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democracy
A
the kind of government in which the people gave the power, in which the people rule
2
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executive
A
the branch of government that carries out or enforces the laws
3
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judicial
A
the branch of government that interprets the laws or says what they mean
4
Q
legislative
A
the branch of government that makes the laws
5
Q
tax
A
money people must pay to the government for the services it provides
6
Q
debate
A
to argue all sides of an issue
7
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responsibility
A
something you are in charge of doing, a duty
