3rd Period - 7th Grade - World History - Flashcard#2 2nd 9 Wks 2024

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A _________ is when a central government makes all the laws for the entire country.

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unitary system

Front

A ___________ is when power is divided among central, regional, and local governments.

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federal government

Front

True or False: Under the U.S. Constitution, power is divided among the three (5) branches of government: 1. Legislative Branch 2. Executive Branch 3. Judicial Branch 4. Constitutional Branch 5. Governmental Branch

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False

Front

__________ is when the government is divided into the three branches of government.

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Separation of Powers

Front

Checks and balances is a system that allows each branch of government to _________ the power of the other branches.

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limit

Front

A ________ refers to a legal member of a country.

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citizen

Front

Civic life refers to the activities having to do with one’s ______ and ______.

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society, community

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True or False: Civic participation is the act of individuals and groups getting involved in their communities and government to improve the lives of others and the community as a whole.

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true

Front

A ____________ refers a group of people that supports candidates for public offices.

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political party

Front

_________ refers to a group of people that seeks to influence public policy on certain issues.

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Interest group