U6 Vocabulary Government

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To settle a disagreement by each side giving up something

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compromise

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The document that set up the first U.S. government

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Articles of Confederation

Front

The branch that makes laws

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legislative branch

Front

The branch that carries out laws

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executive branch

Front

The branch that interprets laws and settles disagreements about them

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judicial branch

Front

A group of advisors to the president

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cabinet

Front

To accuse a government official of a crime or misconduct

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impeach

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To reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law

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veto

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The system where each branch limits the powers of the other branches

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checks and balances

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A change to the Constitution

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amendment