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Government
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Social Studies
7th Grade
02/28/2013

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What is the definition of constitution?
Definition
the act or process of composing, setting up, or establishing
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What is the definition of executive?
Definition
the chief officer of a government, state, or political division
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What is the definition of economic depression?
Definition
a period of time in which the economic state of a place gets worse
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What is the definition of devise?
Definition
plan or invent something by careful thought
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What is the definition of compromise?
Definition
an agreement that is made by both sides
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What is the definition of ratify?
Definition
to give formal consent and make something officially valid
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What is the definition of amendment?
Definition
a minor change in a document
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Explain the Judicial Branch of government.
Definition
the branch of government in the U.S. Responsible for justice. There is one chief justice and 8 associative justices.
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Explain the Executive Branch of government.
Definition
the branch of government in the U.S. Responsible for making laws official. Run by the president, the V.P, and the cabinet.
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Explain the Legislative Branch of government.
Definition
the branch of government in the U.S responsible for making laws. 535 members: 100 senators and 435 people in the house of representatives.
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Name 4 of the cabinet departments
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Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Defense
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