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Government and Civics Vocabulary

Civics words from amendment to veto for word games and review.

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  1. democracy

    Government in which the people hold the power

  2. republic

    Government where people elect leaders to make laws

  3. constitution

    Written plan for a government

  4. amendment

    Change or addition to the Constitution

  5. Congress

    Lawmaking branch made of the Senate and House

  6. Senate

    Part of Congress with two members from each state

  7. President

    Leader of the executive branch

  8. Supreme Court

    Highest court in the United States

  9. legislative

    Branch that makes laws

  10. executive

    Branch that carries out laws

  11. judicial

    Branch that explains laws and settles disputes

  12. veto

    Rejecting a bill so it does not become a law

  13. bill

    Idea for a new law

  14. citizen

    Member of a country with rights and duties

  15. election

    Event where people vote for leaders

  16. ballot

    Paper or screen used to cast a vote

  17. governor

    Leader of a state government

  18. mayor

    Leader of a city or town government

  19. checks and balances

    System that lets each branch limit the others

  20. justice

    Judge on the Supreme Court

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