Government Vocabulary

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Having the same rights and opportunities regardless of what a person looks like or where they come from.

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equality

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the separation of powers in a democracy that gives each branch of government-the legislative, executive and judicial-some form of authority over the others

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checks and balances

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a member of a city, state, or town who has legal rights and responsibilities

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citizen

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government in which citizens have the power to make political decisions

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democracy

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the part of government that makes laws

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Legislative Branch

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the part of government that decides what laws mean and makes sure that laws are applied fairly

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Judicial Branch

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the part of government that carries out the laws; the U.S. president and his or her administration

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Executive Branch