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U.S. Government Basics

Foundations of American government

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civics101 12 terms Mar 7, 2026
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Terms 12

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Constitution
Supreme law of the United States
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Legislative Branch
Branch of government that makes laws
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Executive Branch
Branch that enforces laws
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Judicial Branch
Branch that interprets laws
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Congress
The legislative body of the United States
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Senate
Upper chamber of Congress with two members per state
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House of Representatives
Lower chamber of Congress based on population
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Amendment
A change or addition to the Constitution
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Bill of Rights
First ten amendments protecting freedoms
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Checks and Balances
System preventing any branch from gaining too much power
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Federalism
Division of power between national and state governments
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Veto
Power of the president to reject a law