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What do we call the power to enforce laws?
Executive power
What do we call the power to make laws?
Legislative power
What do we call the power to interpret laws?
Judicial power
Which branch of government are the police a part of?
Executive branch
Which branch of government resolves disputes?
Judicial branch
What part of the constitution is the "guts" or main part?
Articles
Which part of the Constitution includes the Bill of Rights?
Amendments
Which part of the Constitution explains why it was written?
Preamble
What type of constitution makes a loose bond between states?
Confederation
What type of constitution makes a strong bond between states?
Union
Where is the capital of our federal government located?
Washington, DC
Where is the capital of our state government located?
Sacramento
What is another name for our federal government?
US government, national government, or central government
Which principle of government refers to the division of power between federal and state government?
Federalism
A _____________ is a written document that defines the rules and principles of a government.
constitution
What does the tern "popular sovereignty" mean?
Power belongs to the people.
