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Kentucky Government
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| executive branch | The section of government that is responsible for carrying out the laws. |
| liberty | Freedom. |
| legislative branch | The section of the government that writes the laws. |
| government | 1. A group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area. 2. A type of political system. |
| bill | A written proposal for a new law, discussed to and voted upon by the members of the legislative body. |
| democracy | The free and equal right of everyone to participate in a system of government. |
| judicial branch | The section of government that decides what the laws mean. |
| veto | The power of one branch to reject the legislation of another. |