Early Government Review

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Type of government where states retain independence but are loosely unified.

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Confederation

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Type of government sharing power between national and state levels.

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Federalism

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Type of government where citizens elect representatives to speak on their behalf.

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Republic

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Type of government sharing power between national & state through elected representatives.

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Federal Republic

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One house legislature

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unicameral

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Two house legislature

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bicameral

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To change

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amend

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To approve

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ratify

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One government branch limits another's power to prevent dominance.

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checks and balance

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Branches of government sharing power with distinct roles

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separation of powers