Civics Academic Vocab (LA standards)

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Constitution

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Fundamental principles and laws of government.

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Federalism

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Power divided between central and state governments.

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Separation of Powers

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Divides government into three branches.

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Checks and Balances

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Limits powers of each government branch.

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Bill of Rights

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First ten amendments guaranteeing rights.

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Judicial Review

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Courts examine actions for constitutionality.

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Democracy

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Power vested in the people.

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Republic

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Head of state elected, not a monarch.

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Legislature

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Governing body that makes laws.

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Executive Branch

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Enforces laws, headed by the President.