DGF 5th SS Unit 4 Vocab

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Constitution

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the official written plan of government of the United States

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Republic

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A government where people elect representatives.

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Legislative

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Branch of national government that makes laws.

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Compromise

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Agreement by each side giving up some demands.

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Checks and Balances

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System where each government branch limits the power of the others.

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Bill of Rights

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First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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Nationalism

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Pride in one's country

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Judicial:

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the branch of the national government that decides whether laws follow the Constitution.

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Due Process of Law

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Right to a fair public trial by jury for all accused citizens.

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Cession

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the act of giving something up, such as land