Government Vocabulary Flashcard (10 Questions)

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The Constitution is:

Back

A nation’s fundamental set of laws

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A Confederation is:

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An alliance of independent states

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Federalism

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Division of power between national and state governments

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution

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Separation of Powers means:

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Each branch of government has distinct responsibilities

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Checks and Balances ensure:

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Each branch can limit the powers of the others

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Judicial Review allows courts to:

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Decide if laws are constitutional

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Republic means:

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Citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf

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Rule of Law means:

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Everyone, including leaders, must follow the law

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Suffrage

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The right to vote