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Chapter 2 Lesson 2
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4th Grade
10/04/2010

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Government

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the laws that are followed and the people that run the country

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Republic

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Type of government in which people elect leaders to represent them
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Represent

Definition
The act of leaders making  decisions for those who elect them
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Democracy

Definition
A system of government in which every citizen has the right to take part
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Citizen

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An official member of a country .

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Federal

Definition
A system of government in which the national and  state  governments SHARE POWER
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Legislative Branch

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The part of government that makes the LAWS.

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Capitol

Definition
The building where the CONGRESS  of  the United States meet.
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Executive Branch

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The part of government that enforces the laws.
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White House

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The place where the President of the United States lives and works.
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Judicial Branch

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The part of government that interprets laws.

 

 

 

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Supreme Court

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The highest court of the United States
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Amendments

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A change to the constitution of the United States.

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Bill of Rights

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The first 10 amendments of the Constitution of the United States of America.

 

Basic rights of ALL United States Citizens.

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