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Government

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In order to protect citizens communities form what is known as a ...

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Taxes

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By collecting money to pay for government services the government collects...

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To be elected to President you must.

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Be at least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 14 years, be born in the U.S.

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Democracy

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A form of government where people have a say.

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Federalism

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The idea that the national government and state government shares power.

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Amendment

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A change of a bill , motion, or Constitution by a formal process.

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Execute

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To carry out a law.

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Two

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How many Senators does each state have?

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Commander-in-Chief

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Another name for the President.

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Constitution

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Gives U.S. citizens rights and freedoms and establishes basic principles of the American government.

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Governor

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The Executive Branch leader of the state government.

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Laws

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Rules made by the government

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Carries out laws, meets with foreign leaders, and is in charge of the military.

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Presidential powers

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Has the power to veto or approve Congress' bills

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Executive Branch

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Decides whether laws are constitutional.

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The Judicial Branch

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Citizens

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A member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and gets protection in return.

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Ratify

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To approve or pass an amendment.

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Makes the laws.

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The Legislative Branch

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Checks and Balances

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A system that limits the branches of government by giving each branch the right to amend acts of other branches.

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The Legislative Branch

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Congress is part of this Branch.

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Four years

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The term a President stays in office.

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19th Amendment

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Gave women the right to vote.

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13th Amendment

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Abolished slavery.

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The Executive Branch

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The President, Vice-President, and Cabinet

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Congress

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The House of Representatives and the Senate make up this part of government.

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Makes laws for your neighborhood.

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State government

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7th Amendment

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Gives citizens the right to have a jury to hear a case for a trial

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Alien

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A resident of another country who has not yet become a citizen.

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1st Amendment

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Explains how citizens have freedom of speech, press, religion and assembly.

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Veto

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To cancel or say no to a decision or a bill.

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Supreme Court

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The highest court in the United States.

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The Judicial Branch

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Supreme Court and Justices

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