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United States Government - Coggle Diagram
United States Government
Forms of Government
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Federalism: power is divided between the national and state governments, limiting central power
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Judicial: Decides the meaning of laws, how laws are applied, and if they are constitutional.
Federalism: system of government in which sovereignty is divided between a central governing authority
Federal: composed of legislative, executive and judicial branch
State: promote state economy and to take operational control over most gov't programs for individuals
Local: administration of particular town, county or district with representatives elected by those who live there
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Congress
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House of Rep: lower house (435 elected members, divided among the 50 states)
Senate: upper house of Congress (100 senators, 2 for each state)
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