Vocab Flashcard 24

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Legislative Branch

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The part of the U.S. government that creates laws.

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Define Social Studies

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The study of people

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Define Population

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Total number of people in a given area.

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Judicial Branch:

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Interprets the law and administers justice.

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Define NAFTA

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An agreement among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to remove tariff barriers.

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Democracy: A government where people elect leaders and rule by majority.

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A form of government in which the people elect leaders and rule by majority.

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Define Culture

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Beliefs, values, and practices shared by a group.

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Executive Branch

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Carries out the laws.

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Define Migration

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Moving from one place to live in another.

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Define City

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An urban area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government.