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TermDefinition
Executive Branch Branch of government that enforces laws
Judicial Branch Branch of government that interprets laws
Bicameral A two-house legislature
Checks and Balances A system in which each branch of government is able to limit the power of the other two branches
Separation of Powers The idea that government should be divided into 3 branches to avoid abuse of power
Expressed Powers A power that is specifically listed in the Constitution
Implied Powers A power not expressly named in the Constitution
Federalism The division of powers between the states and the federal government
How a Bill becomes a Law Introducing a bill by a Senator or Representative, Working in committees, Debating on the floor, Voting on a bill by both houses, Signing the bill into law by the President
Roles of the President Chief Executive, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Diplomat, Party Leader, Chief of State, Judicial Leader, Legislative Leader
Ways the Executive Branch influences policy making Proposing legislation in an annual speech to Congress, Appealing directly to the people, Approving or vetoing legislation, Appointing officials who carry out laws, Cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory groups interpret and execute laws
Ordinance A local law
Judicial Review The supreme court's power to overturn any law that it decides is in conflict with the Constitution
Marbury v. Madison Established the power of Judicial Review
Appellate The authority to hear an appeal of a decision by another court
Misdemeanor A relatively minor crime such as shoplifting
Felony A serious crime such as robbery or murder
Jurisdiction The right or authority to hear a case
Civil law A court settles disagreement between two parties
Criminal law The group of laws that tell which acts are crimes, how the accused person should be tried in court, and how crimes should be punished
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