The Constitution

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the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches

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checks and balances

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the part of government that carries out, the laws

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executive

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the lawmaking part of government

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legislative

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the part of government that interprets the laws

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judicial

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federalism

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the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments

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a key constitutional principle that divides the functions of government among three branches

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separation of power

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the order in which one person after another succeeds to an office

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succession

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amendment

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a change to the Constitution

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"The rules for a government or the written plan for the government that outlines laws, principles, and role of the government" is best defined as --

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constitution

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The United States first form of national government was established by the -

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Articles of Confederation