Ch.7 vocab2010 2011

Vocabulary

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A two house legislative branch. House of Representatives + Senate


System that doesn’t allow one of the branches to become too powerful.


An agreement between two sides where each side gives up something they want.


A plan for government.


Movement in 1700’s that spread the idea that knowledge, reason, and science could improve society.


Sharing the powers of government between national and local governments.


A government where citizens rule through elected representatives.


Headed by president, executes or carries out the laws and policies.



Lawmaking branch of government.

Judges and interprets the laws through the court system.


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