Exam Review Flashcards
1
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Executive branch
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The part of government that carries out, or executes laws
2
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Federalism
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The constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments
3
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Judicial branch
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The part of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, that interprets the law
4
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Legislative branch
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The lawmaking part of government. To legislate is to make a law.
5
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Bill of rights
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A formal listing of the basic rights of US citizens
6
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Ratification
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The official way to confirm something
7
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Checks and balances
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The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches
8
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3/5 compromise
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Allowed a state to count 3/5 of each in determining political representation in the house
9
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Shared powers
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Provide for public safety
