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The study of citizenship and government

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Civics

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A government of the people who elect leaders to represent them

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democracy

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the ruling authority of a nation

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government

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A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses

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bicameral

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Two Houses of Congress

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Senate & House of Representatives

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principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern

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rule of law

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following established legal procedures that allows equal treatment under the law

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due process

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Document signed July 4, 1776, issued by the Second Continental Congress, explaining why the colonies wanted independence from Britain.

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Declaration of Independence

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A written plan for the U.S. Government created in 1787

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Constitution

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution

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Bill of Rights