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Pat's Social Studies
Mrs. Roig's class
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Articles of Confederation | First set of laws in U.S.A. The Articles of Confederation were replaced by The Constitution. |
| Constitution | The set of laws we still use today. |
| Bill of Rights | Added to the Constitution to give people freedoms. |
| Federal Government | Makes laws for our country. |
| State Government | Makes laws for our state |
| Local Government | Makes laws for our towns. |
| Branches of Federal Government | Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch |
| System of Checks and Balances | The way that the three branches of government check each other. |