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SS Government Vocab

Vocab SS

TermDefinition
constitution Document that sets out the laws and principles of government.
confederation An alliance of independent states.
articles of confederation The first government used in United States from 1781-1787. (Very weak)
constitutional convention Meeting in Philadelphia where state leaders met to revise the Articles of Confederation in May of 1788 or 1787.
republic A government in which citizens rule themselves through elected officials.
compromise A government in which each side gives up some of its demands to reach an agreement.
federalism Division of governmental powers amongst the state government and the national government.
economic depression A period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall and unemployment rises.
separation of powers A principle of government in which powers are divided among individual and separate branches.
executive branch This group makes sure that all the laws are carried out and put into effect and includes the President and Vice President.
Legislative Branch This group makes the laws and includes the Senate and House of Representatives. (Congress)
Judicial Branch This group makes sure all laws are fair and includes the Supreme Court.
Checks and Balances System where each branch of government can check or control the actions of other branches.
Census A periodic government count of population, helps determine the number of representatives from each state in the House of Representatives.
Electoral College Groups of electors from every state who meets every 4 years to vote for the President and the Vice President.
Execute To carry out the laws
Bill A proposed law
Veto To reject
Due Process Idea that government must follow the same rules in all cases brought to trial.
Impeach To bring formal charges of wrong doing against a government official (the president).
Amend To change
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