Constitution - Vocabulary

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Form of government with limited powers

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Limited government

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Basic principles and laws of a nation

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Constitution

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Checks and balances

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Powers to check each branch of government

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Separation of powers

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Division of government responsibilities into distinct branches

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Cannot be given away or taken away

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unalienable rights

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Addition or alteration to a constitution or statute

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Amendment

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Branch of government that makes laws

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Legislative

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Branch of government interpreting laws

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Judicial

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Branch of government enforcing laws

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Executive

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Patriotic and ethical duties of citizens

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Civic responsibility