Government - 2 Flashcards
1
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Bicameral
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An adjective describing a legislative body composed of two chambers
2
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Checks and Balances
A
System of overlapping the powers of the legislative, executive and judicial branches to permit each branch to check the actions of others.
3
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Democracy
A
A form of government in which the supreme authority rests upon the people
4
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Federalism
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A system of government in which a written constitution divides power between a government.
5
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Unicameral
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An adjective describing a legislative body with one chamber
