How the United States is run

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  • Created by: Eleanor.s
  • Created on: 28-05-17 09:24
Constitution
A set of basic laws for how the United States should be run. It protects peoples rights
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Congress
Discusses and makes Laws. Representatives are elected by each state
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President
signs laws and makes sure people follow them. Elected by the people
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Supreme court
Decides whether new laws fit in with the constitution
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People
people in the USA are called citizens. They vote to elect the President and Representatives for congress and state governments
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State
There are 50 states in the USA. Each one makes its own laws as long as they don't go against the Constitution
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Discusses and makes Laws. Representatives are elected by each state

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Congress

Card 3

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signs laws and makes sure people follow them. Elected by the people

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Card 4

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Decides whether new laws fit in with the constitution

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Card 5

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people in the USA are called citizens. They vote to elect the President and Representatives for congress and state governments

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