Chapter 12 Vocabulary Flashcards
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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 government that makes the laws
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Judicial Branch
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The part of government that interprets the laws and applies these laws in the court system
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Governor
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He 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
