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TCCS 2016 Week 19 Social Studies
TCCS 2016 Week 19 Social Studies
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Social Studies
6th Grade
01/30/2017

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Term
Legislative Branch
Definition
the branch of government that makes the laws
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Executive Branch
Definition
the branch of government that carries out laws
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Judicial Branch
Definition
the branch of government that settles differences about the meaning of laws
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Separation of Powers
Definition
the division of the national government into 3 branches instead of having 1 all powerful branch
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Majority
Definition
the greater part of a whole
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Justice
Definition
a judge who serves on the supreme court
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Census
Definition
a population count
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Electoral college
Definition
a group of electors chosen by citizens to vote for the president
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Veto
Definition
the power the president has to reject a bill passed by congress
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Impeach
Definition
to accuse a government official such as the president of wrongdoing
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