Chapter 12 Flashcards
(8 cards)
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Executive branch
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The part of government that carries out the laws
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Legislature
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A government body that has the power to make or pass laws
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Legislative branch
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The part of the government that makes the laws
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Judicial branch
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The part of government that interprets the laws and apples the laws in the court system
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Governor
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The highest ranking officer in the state government
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Lieutenant governor
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The second highest ranking officer in the state government
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Cession
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The transfer of land from one country to another
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Abolitionist
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A person who wants to end slavery
