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10th Grade
11/05/2010

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economic benefit
Definition
something that makes a person richer
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election
Definition
the selection of a leader by a group of people casting ballots
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election process
Definition
the methos of determining candidates, conducting campaigns, and balloting to determine governing leaders
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electoral college
Definition
the group of people, chosen by voters in each state, to vote directly for the President and the Vice President
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eminent domain
Definition
the power of the government to take private property for public use. In return, the owner is provided just compensation for the property
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emotion
Definition
a strong feeling that is not based on facts
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enforce
Definition
to carry out; for example, this executive branch sees to it that laws are carried out by insuring that they are obeyed
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engage
Definition
to take part in
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environment
Definition
surroundings
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equality
Definition
the quality of being the same
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excessive
Definition
extreme; higher than might be expected
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excise tax
Definition
a tax on goods manufactured, sold or used within the United States
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exclusive power
Definition
those government powers that only the federal government can use
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execute
Definition
to carry out or enforce
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executive branch
Definition
the part of the government that carries out laws
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executive department
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a major division of an executive branch of government, which is given authority to administer and enforce one area of government policy
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exports
Definition
goods sent out of the country
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exposes
Definition
shows; makes apparent
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