Unit 1 Week 2 Vocab

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An extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very strong winds is a

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hurricane

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Part of government that creates laws:

Back

legislative branch

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Government divided into federal, state, and local systems

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federalism

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A system where government parts influence each other to prevent any from becoming too powerful.

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checks and balances

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Branch responsible for interpreting laws and their application.

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judicial branch

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Child abduction alert system:

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an amber alert

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Part of government that implements and enforces laws made by the legislative branch.

Back

executive branch

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A severe, prolonged snowstorm is

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a blizzard

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Basic equipment and structures needed for a country to function:

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an infrastructure

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Walls built to prevent sea waves from reaching land are

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sea walls