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Modern American Government
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In this lesson, you will learn how to. . .
- Identify the structure and function of the federal government.
- Identify the structure and function of state governments.
- Identify the structure and function of local governments.
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Key Terms
- Constitution - A written document that tells the structure of a government and explains the duties of each part of the government
- Preamble - An introduction to a constitution that states the reason for the constitution
- Tranquility - Peace
- Domestic - In your own country
- Liberty - Freedom
- Federal system - Power is divided between the state and national governments
- Bicameral - Divided into two houses
- Commerce - Trade
- Impeach - To accuse a public official of wrongdoing while he or she is in office
- Appropriation bill - Bill involving use of the taxpayers' money
- Appeal - To take a case to a higher court for re-hearing
- Republic - Government by the people
- Assumption - Something that is not stated but taken for granted to be true
- Precedent - A decision that serves as an example to be followed in future cases
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