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A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
Democracy
The branch of government that makes the laws
legislative branch
the branch of government that carries out the laws
executive branch
the branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly
judicial branch
It reviews decisions of appeals courts and is responsible for supervising all courts in the state
State Supreme Court
Sets the basic rules for how government should work
Constitution
To permanently move to a new country
immigrate
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
refugee
a person with certain rights and responsibilities in their country or community
citizen
the responsibility of every citizen to serve on a jury when called
jury duty
taking action in support of a cause
advocacy
Makes laws and provides services to people within counties, cities, and towns
local governments
Deals with issues that affect our whole nation
National Government
Deals with issues that affect the people of their state
State Government
The elected officials who make and enforce laws for Native American tribes
Tribal Government
the right to vote
suffrage
an elected official second in rank to the governor
lieutenant governor
a legislature consisting of two parts or houses
bicameral
a list of rights granted to Washington state citizens that cannot be taken away by government. Similar to the US Bill of Rights
Washington's Declaration of Rights
a state-level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve or disapprove proposed legislation or a proposed constitutional amendment
referendum
regulations made by the executive branch
A system in which power is divided between state and national governments
Federalism
The difference in political views held by the different political parties
Political Spectrum
procedures for citizens to put proposed laws and constitutional amendments on the ballot
initiatives
a voting district in which one person is chosen to serve in the state legislature
Legislative District