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FEDERALISM

  • Definition: The idea that power is split between the national and state governments.
The picture connects to the word because there is both side of each
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INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY

  • Definition: The idea that the judicial Branch makes depiction without influence from the legislative or Executive Branch.
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

  • Definition: The part of government that creates laws. It is led by Congress.
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EXECUTIVE BRANCH

  • Definition: The part of government that carries our laws. It is led by the president.
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JUDICIAL BRANCH

  • Definition: The part of government that interpret laws. It is also led by the Supreme Court.
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CONSTITUTION

  • Definition: A written plan of government.
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PREAMBLE

  • Definition: An introduction that states the purpose of a document.
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ARTICLE

  • Definition: A section of the Constitution.
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BILL OF RIGHT

  • Definition: The last part added to the Constitution that lists all the rights given to US Citizens.
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AMENDMENT

  • Definition: A change to the constitution. It needs to be proposed and approved by a majority of US citizens.
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