Basic Government Terms

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Form of government in which people get to choose who runs the government

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Democracy

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To make a decision

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Vote

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To reject

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Veto

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Each branch checks on the other branches to keep the powers equal

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Checks and balances

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A written plan of government that protects citizens' rights

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Constitution

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An addition to the Constitution

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Amendment

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First ten amendments added to the Constitution to protect citizens' rights

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Bill of Rights

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To approve or confirm

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Ratify

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Branch of government that makes the laws

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legislative branch

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branch of government the enforces the laws

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executive branch