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Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Constitution | The laws established for the united states which determines the checks and balances of the government and the freedoms of the U.S. citizens. |
Executive Branch | One of the three branches of government which includes the president and vice president. It enforces the law of the land. |
Legislative Branch | One of the three branches of government. The branch responsible for creating laws. |
Judicial Branch | One of the three branches of government. This branch is responsible for interpreting the laws. |
Senate | The smaller upper assembly of the bicameral US Congress. Senators serve a 6 year term. |
House of Representatives | One part of the bicameral Congress. Responsible for creating and amending laws. |
Federalist | An individual who believed in creating a government of checks and balances of the power being split between |