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Ch. 9 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Checks & Balances | The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches |
Discriminate | To treat a person or a group unfairly |
Diverse | A group of people or things with obvious differences among them |
Domestic | Relating to issues within a country |
Executive Branch | The part of government that carries out, or executes laws |
Federalsim | The constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments |
Function | The use or purpose of something |
Ingenious | an especially original, intelligent, or clever idea |
Interest Group | An organization that actively promotes the view of some part of the public on specific issues in order to influence government policy |