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SHMS 8th SS Vocab 4
SHMS 8th Grade Social Studies Powertime Vocab 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bill of rights | a formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state, country, etc. |
| Article | a clause or item in a formal agreement |
| Amendment | a change or addition to a legal document |
| Separation of powers | giving specific powers to each branch of government |
| Checks and balances | balancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated; therefore, ensuring that political power is not concentrated inindividuals or groups |
| Rights | a legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way |
| Responsibilities | something for which you are accountable |
| Moderation | the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behavior or political opinions |
| Wisdom | the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment |
| Justice | fair behavior or treatment |
| Legislative | the branch of government that has the power to make laws |
| Executive | the branch of government that has the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect |
| Judicial | the branch of government that has the power to administer justice |
| Delinquent act | an action by a juvenile that would be a crime if committed by an adult |
| Unruly behavior | an action by a juvenile that would NOT be a crime if committed by an adult |
| Juvenile offender | a person under the age of 18 who commits a crime |
| Special-purpose government | authorized by state law to provide only one or a limited number of designated functions, such as water districts, fire districts, or MARTA |
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