US Rule of Law Vocab

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Elected leaders who make rules and laws.

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Representatives

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Rule of Law for the nation; States have these too.

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Constitution

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First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution protecting important rights.

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Bill of Rights

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Branch of gov't led by the President that enforces laws.

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Executive

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Elected branch of gov't that makes laws.

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Legislative

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Branch of government that evaluates laws and decides on punishments.

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Judicial

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The entire Unitec States, or National is...

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Federal

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Action by military to protect people:

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military necessity

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Constitutional powers during war:

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Constitutional War Powers of Congress and the President

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Internment order for Japanese after Pearl Harbor.

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Executive Order 9066