Roman and US Republics

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The part of the government that carries out laws; includes the president, vice president, and cabinet members.

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Executive branch

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The part of the government that evaluates laws; includes judges and the Supreme Court.

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Judicial branch

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The part of the government that writes and votes on laws.

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Legislative branch

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Distribution of power so that no one person or group has too much control.

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Checks and balances

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The group including 100 senators and 435 state representatives.

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Congress

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• A government in which people elect representatives to speak on their behalf

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• Republic   

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• -A legislative body for both Rome and the United States

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• Senate

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• A wealthy landowner that can participate in the government as a Consul, senator, or judge.

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• Patrician

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• A typical ordinary citizen of Rome that may have the job of farmer, craftsman, or soldier

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• Plebeian

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the study of how people make choices to use their money and resources

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Economics