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Terms in this set (35)
popular sovereignty
power remains with the people, not with the government or its' leaders
separation of powers
powers distributed equally to each branch so no branch is too powerful
checks and balances
ensures each branch is checked by other branches for balance
republic democracy
government where people vote for representatives
constitution
a legal framework for government which shows how a government is organized
amendment
A change to the Constitution
ratify
to approve
Bill of Rights
a list of our freedoms and rights added to the Constitution
cabinet
the president's group of advisors
justices
members of the Supreme Court in the Judicial Branch and the Supreme Court's decisions are absolute and final
Congress
includes the House of Representatives and the Senate
first article of the Constitution
explains the powers of the Legislative Branch
second article of the Constitution
explains the powers of the Executive Branch
third article of the Constitution
explains the powers of the Judicial Branch
fourth article of the Constitution
explains the relationship between the states