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Proposed law

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Bill

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Legislature with 2 houses

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Bicameral

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Legislative branch for the national government that contains the House of Representatives and Senate

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Congress

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Division of the government into 3 branches

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Separation of Powers

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Branch of government that deals with the court systems

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Judicial branch

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Branch of government that deals with lawmaking

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Legislative Branch

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Top level officials that advise the president

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Cabinet

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Rules in the Constitution that give each branch the power to stop unwise actions by other branches.

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Checks and Balances

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House in Congress for 435 elected members

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House of Representatives

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House in Congress with 100 (2 per state) elected members-

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Senate