Civics EOC Review Vocab Part 1

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A system of government where the people hold power.

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Democracy

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A written document that outlines the rules and principles of a government.

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Constitution

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A person who legally belongs to a country and has rights and responsibilities.

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Citizen

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The system or group of people that makes and enforces laws.

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Government

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The branch of government that makes laws.

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Legislative Branch

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The branch of government that enforces laws.

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Executive Branch

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The branch of government that interprets laws and settles disputes.

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Judicial Branch

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A system where each branch of government limits the power of the others.

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Checks and Balances

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A change or addition to a legal or official document, especially the Constitution.

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Amendment

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The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual freedoms.

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Bill of Rights