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What is the definition of constitution? |
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the act or process of composing, setting up, or establishing |
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What is the definition of executive? |
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the chief officer of a government, state, or political division |
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What is the definition of economic depression? |
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a period of time in which the economic state of a place gets worse |
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What is the definition of devise? |
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plan or invent something by careful thought |
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What is the definition of compromise? |
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an agreement that is made by both sides |
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What is the definition of ratify? |
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to give formal consent and make something officially valid |
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What is the definition of amendment? |
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a minor change in a document |
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Explain the Judicial Branch of government. |
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the branch of government in the U.S. Responsible for justice. There is one chief justice and 8 associative justices. |
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Explain the Executive Branch of government. |
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the branch of government in the U.S. Responsible for making laws official. Run by the president, the V.P, and the cabinet. |
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Explain the Legislative Branch of government. |
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the branch of government in the U.S responsible for making laws. 535 members: 100 senators and 435 people in the house of representatives. |
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Name 4 of the cabinet departments |
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Secretary of Labor Secretary of Energy Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Defense |
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