Foundational US government vocabulary covering the three branches, federalism, and civic rights and duties. Front: the term. Back: a plain-language definition.
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The elected head of the executive branch who enforces laws and leads the nation- Vice President
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The second-highest official in the executive branch who assumes the presidency if the president dies or resigns- Cabinet
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A group of advisors chosen by the president to lead executive departments and provide counsel- Executive Branch
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The branch of government that enforces and carries out the laws- Federal Agency
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A government organization created by the executive branch to carry out specific duties and services- Congress
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The legislative branch of the federal government, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives- Senator
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A member of the Senate elected to represent their state- Representative
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A member of the House of Representatives elected to represent a district of their state- Bill
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A proposed law that must be voted on by Congress before becoming law- Law
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An official rule made and enforced by the government- Constitution
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The written document that describes the structure and powers of the federal government and the rights of citizens- Amendment
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An official change or addition made to the Constitution- Judge
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A government official who hears and decides court cases- Court
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A place where legal cases are heard and decided by a judge or jury- Federal Government
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The national government of the United States centered in Washington, D.C.
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