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Federalism

The idea that power is split between the national and state governments.
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INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY

  • THE IDEA THAT THE JUDICIAL BRANCH MAKES DECISIONS WITHOUT INFLUENCE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE OR EXECUTIVE BRANCH.
  • Courts and judges make decisions without the president or congress
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Legislative Branch

  • THE PART OF GOVERNMENT THAT CREATES LAWS. IT IS LED BY CONGRESS. I
  • Makes laws
  • Both senate and the House of Representatives
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Executive Branch

The part of government that carries out laws. It is led by the President.
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Judicial Branch

The part of government that interprets laws. It is led by the Supreme Court.
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Constitution

A written plan of government.
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Preamble

AN INTRODUCTION THAT SAYS THE PURPOSE OF A DOCUMENT.
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Article

A section of the Constitution.
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Bill of Rights

The last part added to the Constitution that lists all the rights given to US citizens.
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Amendment

A change to the Constitution. It needs to be proposed and approved by a majority of US citizens.
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