A New Plan of Government

A New Plan of Government

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History

8th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president.

Back

Electoral College

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A system by which each branch of government limits the power of the other branches, so that one branch does not become too powerful.

Back

Checks and Balances

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A change, correction, or improvement added to a document.

Back

Amendment

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sharing power between federal and state governments.

Back

Federalism

5.

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Front

The lawmaking branch of the government.

Back

Legislative Branch

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The branch of government that executes, or carries out, the law and that is headed by the president.

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Executive Branch

7.

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The branch of government that interprets the law; it includes courts that settle disputes and questions of the law.

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Judicial Branch

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