1.1 Vocab Terms

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Principle allowing branches of federal government to limit each other's power?

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Check and Balances

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Civic participation involves being involved in government processes to voice your opinion or help others.

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Being involved in government processes to voice your opinion or help others.

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Example of civic virtue?

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Civility and cooperation

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Constitutional republic: A government with democratic voting and a constitution that protects citizens' rights.

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A form of government with democratic voting and a constitution that protects citizens' rights.

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Definition of democracy?

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A system of government in which political power is held by the people.

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What does "ethical" relate to?

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Beliefs about what is morally right and wrong

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Framers:

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Individuals at the Constitutional Convention who developed the U.S. Constitution.

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Individual worth refers to:

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A sense of value in one's life.

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Definition of "justice"?

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The condition of being morally correct or fair.

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Legislative bodies?

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Persons responsible for making or amending laws.