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Government Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| legislative branch | the branch of government that makes laws |
| executive branch | the branch of government that carries out the laws |
| judicial branch | the branch of government, made up of courts and judges, decides what laws mean |
| articles of confederation | an agreement among the 13 original states that served as the first US Constitution |
| ratify | signed or made official |
| constitution | a plan of government, usually written, may be oral |
| separation of powers | the idea that the powers and duties of government are divided among separate branches |
| checks and balances | a system where each branch of government limits the powers of the other branches |
| veto | a refusal to sign a bill into law |
| constitutional republic | a government in which officials are elected to represent the people, and then govern according to a constitution |
| federalists | a person who supported the new US constitution, people who support a central government |
| Anti-federalist | a person who supported the Articles of Confederation, people who do not support the central government and are for the states having more power |
| Bill of Rights | The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution , which guarantees basic rights of all citizens |
| Rule of Law | The idea that all citizens must follow the laws and that they will be protected from government abuse of power |
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