The Constitution
Understanding Government Structures and Functions

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History
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11th Grade
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Hard
DANIELA C
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1.
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A constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works.The constitution may tell what the branches of the government are, what powers they have, and how they work. It may also state the rights of citizens.
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Democracy
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is a form of government where the citizens exercise power by voting and have a direct or indirect role in decision-making.
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Legislative
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having the power to make laws
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Executive Branch
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The executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by the legislative branch and is headed by the president.
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Judiciary
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The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. It provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Laissez Faire
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Laissez-faire is an economic philosophy of free-market capitalism that opposes government intervention.
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Egalitarianism
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the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
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