Unit 1 Vocab (Ch1-2)

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Institution that enforces public policies:

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government

Front

All the things a government decides to do.

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public policies

Front

The _________ power of governments enforces the laws.

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executive

Front

The _________ power of governments creates laws.

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legislative

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The _________ power of governments interprets laws.

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judicial

Front

Fundamental rules and structure of a government.

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constitution

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Part of the U.S. Constitution explaining government purpose

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Preamble

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Type of government where powers are divided between central and local governments.

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federal government

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A ___________ economy with private enterprise exists alongside government regulation and promotion.

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mixed

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The belief that the government is not all powerful and is restricted in its actions is called

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limited government