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Principles of Government
Chapter 1 in Prentice Hall: American Government, 2005 text book for Georgia
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Political Studies
9th Grade
03/12/2011

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Government
Definition
The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies
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Public Policies
Definition
All of those things a goverment decides to do
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Power
Definition
The ability to command or prevent action, the ability to acheive a desired end
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Legislative Power
Definition
The power to make laws
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Executive Power
Definition
The power to enforce the law
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Judicial Power
Definition
The power to interpret laws and to settle disputes that arise within the society
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State
Definition
A body of people, living in a defined territory
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Four Characteristics of the State
Definition
Population, Terrirory, Sovereignty, Government
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Purpose of Government
Definition
Form a More Perfect Union, Establish Justice, Insure Domestic Tranquility, Provide for the Common Defense, Promote the General Welfare, and Secure the Blessings of Liberty
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Foundations
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Worth of the Individual, Equality of All Persons, Majority Rule Minority Rights, Necessity of Compromise, Individual Freedom
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