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Social Studies
Review Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| checks and balances | A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power |
| chronological | arranged in time of order |
| due process | the administration of justice according to established rules and principles |
| political parties | groups of people who organize to help elect government officials and influence government policies |
| separation of powers | the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government |
| supreme court | the highest federal court in the United States |
| three branches of government | Executive, Judicial, Legislative |
| free enterprise | Economic system where privately owned compete free of government control |
| amendment 1 | freedom of religion |
| amendment 2 | right to bear arms |
| amendment 3 | no soldiers in home during time of peace |
| amendment 4 | no unreasonable searches and seizures |
| amendment 5 | protects the right to due process |
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