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