IA3 Vocabulary Review

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Giving one thing and receiving another by choice. Both sides agree, benefit, and trade willingly.

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voluntary exchange

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The value of the next best option that is NOT selected when a choice is made. (What you give up)

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opportunity cost

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River that runs between the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Plains.

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Mississippi River

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to come together for a common purpose or reason

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unite

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Document that was negotiated by John Jay, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams to END the American Revolution.

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Treaty of Paris

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When people elect others to serve in their government to make laws and decisions for their country.

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Representative democracy

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Branch of government who passes laws and declares them constitutional or unconstitutional.

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Judicial Branch (supreme court justices or judges)

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Branch of government that carries out and enforces the laws and is run by the President.

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Executive Branch

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Branch of government who is elected to write and pass laws.

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Legislative Branch

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Where will you find the First 10 Amendments (changes to our government)?

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Bill of Rights and Constitution