Government Structure and Concepts

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A sudden, complete change, such as an overthrow of a government is called a:

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revolution

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Freedom of a country to govern itself is called:

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independence

Front

A plan of government is called a:

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constitution

Front

The branch of government that makes the laws is called the:

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legislative branch

Front

The branch of the government that makes sure that the laws are carried out is called the:

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executive branch

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The branch of the government made up of courts and judges that decides if laws are fair is called the:

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judicial branch

Front

A graph that uses bars of different lengths to stand for different amounts is called a:

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bar graph

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A graph that uses a line to show change over time is called a:

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line graph

Front

The highest leader of an armed force is called the:

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Commander in Chief

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A volunteer army is called a:

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militia