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Government

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TermDefinition
Civics The study of the rights and duties of citizenship
Legislative Branch The lawmaking branch of government
Executive Branch The branch of government that carries out laws
Judicial Branch The branch of government that interprets laws
Civil Liberty Freedom from arbitrary governmental interference (as with the right of free speech) specifically by denial of governmental power and in the U.S. especially as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights
Petition A formal written request made to an official person or organized body (such as a court)
Civil Right The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
Impeach To call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice).
Checks and Balances Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches
Bureaucracy Organization of government administrators to carry out legislation
Bill A proposed law
The Cabinet A body of advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government.
Popular Sovereignty People are the source of government power
Unitary System Gives all key powers to the national or central government
Federal System Divides powers of government between the national government and state or regional governments
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