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Figure out the Vocabulary Words
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Government The system or institution that controls a country.
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Purposes of government Keep order, security, services, and economic decisions
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Legislative Branch Branch of government that makes laws Rama del gobierno que aprueba las leyes
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Executive Branch Branch of government that carries out laws Rama del gobierno que hace cumplir las leyes
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Judicial Branch Interprets the law Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly Rama del gobierno que decide si las leyes se practican de manera justa
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Democracy A government where the people have the power to make decisions. Two types: direct and indirect
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Federalism A government where the power is divided between a national and state governments. The National government is stronger than (or supreme over) the states
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Confederation Government where power is divided between the states and a national government. The states are stronger than the national government.
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Constitution Document that sets out the laws, principles organization and process of a government. documento que establece las leyes principios y organizacion y sistema de un gobierno
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bill of rights Written list of freedoms that protect people from government power Lista escrita de las libertades que protegen a la gente de poder del gobierno
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Now play the game: Intro to Government Game http://www.quia.com/pop/569621.html http://www.quia.com/pop/569621.html
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