Chapter 7 group 1 flashcard

Front

the branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice

Back

judicial branch

Front

a person chosen by a group to represent them at a meeting

Back

delegate

Front

A written plan for government

Back

constitution

Front

A system in government that gives each branch the power to check, or limit, the power of the other branches.

Back

checks and balances

Front

the division of power between different branches of government to ensure that no one branch can gain too much control in government.

Back

separation of powers

Front

the branch of government responsible for making laws

Back

legislative branch

Front

a person chosen to act, speak, or make decisions for another person or group of people.

Back

representative

Front

the branch of government responsible for enforcing and carrying out laws

Back

executive branch