Amber Alert
A child abduction alert system
Blizzard
A severe snowstorm that goes on for a long time
Legislative Branch
A part of the government that creates laws
Sea Walls
Walls that are built to keep sea waves from coming up onto land
Checks and Balances
A system in which different parts of government have powers that affect the other parts so that no part can become too powerful
Executive Branch
A part of government that is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws made by the legislative branch
Federalism
Government that is divided between federal, state, and local governments to form one political system
Hurricane
An extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very strong winds
Infrastructure
The basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country to function properly
Judicial Branch
This branch is in charge of deciding the meaning laws and how to apply them