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Powers of Government

This is a vocabulary quiz on the words you have practiced on the computer. Fill in the blanks with the correct word. Follow teacher directions for printing.


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justicefair treatment according to law or honor
lawa rule made and carried out by a government
checks and balancesthe ways in which each branch of government limits the powers of the other branches of government
authoritythe right and power to command
international organizationsgroups of people from two or more nations working together for a common goal
due process (of law)fair and reasonable steps which prevent government officials from taking away a person's life, freedom or property
economic developmentthe growth of goods and services that people make, trade, and use to meet their basic needs
appointedwhen a person is chosen rather than elected to public office
billan idea for a law
compromisewhen a disagreement is settled, each side gets part of what they wanted and give up part of what they wanted
constitutionalin agreement with the plan of government or the rules of our country
economythe exchange of goods and services that people make, trade and use in a country, region, or state