Ch.7: The U.S. Constitution

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a system that gives each branch of government certain powers to limit the powers of the other branches

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Checks and Balances

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settlement of a dispute by each side giving up something and getting something

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Compromise

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a written plan of government

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Constitution

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a meeting or assembly of persons coming together on specific matters of common concern

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Convention

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a discussion involving people or groups stating opposing points of view

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Debate

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a person chosen or elected by a group to represent them at a meeting

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Delegate

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a form of government in which the people rule, either directly or through elected representatives

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Democracy

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the branch of government that carries out or enforces laws

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Executive Branch

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a person who shapes or creates a plan or system

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Framer

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the branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying laws

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Judicial Branch