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VOCAB FLASHCARDS Hit Shift + F5 to begin. the part of government that interprets the laws. judicial branch. to reject a proposed law or a bill. veto. the constitutional system that divides power between the national & state governments. federalism. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
VOCAB FLASHCARDS
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the part of government that interprets the laws
judicial branch
to reject a proposed law or a bill
veto
the constitutional system that divides power between
the national & state governments
federalism
to formally accuse an official of a crime related to official
duties
impeach
a proposed law
bill
the system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of other
branches
checks & balances
He is a member of this branch of government.
legislative branch
having two lawmaking parts
bicameral
Pennsylvanian’s would elect someone from the 8th Congressional
District to serve where? House of Representatives
Only the President has the power to do this.
veto
President Obama was sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts, a
member of this branch.
judicial branch
This term explains the words “We the People”—that
ordinary Americans have the power in our government.
popular sovereignty
He is a member of this branch of government.
executive branch
The Constitution is a “living document” because
legislators can add these.
amendments
Any member of the House or Senate can submit a
proposal for this.
bill