Ch.11: The U.S. Today: Lesson 2
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9 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Washington, D.C. | Capital of the U.S. of America |
| Sandra Day O'Conner | Judge who was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. |
| democracy | Government run by the people. |
| popular sovereignty | Idea that all people have a say in how the government is run. |
| citizen | Member of a country. |
| electoral college | Group of people chosen by the voters of each state who elect the President and Vice-President of the U.S. |
| Legislative Branch | Part of the federal government, led by Congress, that makes the laws. |
| Executive Branch | Part of the federal government, led by the President, that makes sure the laws are carried out. |
| Judicial Branch | Part of the federal government, made up of the court system, that decides the meaning of the laws. |
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