Individuals & Law Unit Review

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Legislative Branch

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Makes laws (Congress: House + Senate).

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Executive Branch

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Enforces laws (President, Vice President, Cabinet, agencies).

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Judicial Branch

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Interprets laws, ensures they follow the Constitution.

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Checks and Balances

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System where each branch limits the others’ power.

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Rule of Law

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Everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.

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Limited Government

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Government powers are restricted by the Constitution.

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Separation of Powers

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Divides power among legislative, executive, judicial.

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Constitution

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Supreme law of the U.S., framework of government.

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Republic

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A government where citizens elect representatives.

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Authoritarian Government

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Power held by one or few, little citizen freedom.