Government and Constitution Terms

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constitution

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a written plan for government

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democracy

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a form of government in which the people rule, either directly or through elected representatives

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republic

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a country governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader (such as a president)

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representative

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a person chosen to speak or make decisions for another person (or group of people)

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rights

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Freedoms that are protected by law

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preamble

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an introduction that states the purpose of a document

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branch

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a part that has a role within a larger organization.