Vocabulary Flashcards
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Checks and Balances
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prevents any branch from becoming too powerful
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Seperation of Powers
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powers divided between branches
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Federalism
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powers shared between a national government and state governments
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Bill of Rights
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first ten amendments that protect people from the government
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Impeach
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accused of wrongdoing by Congress
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Cabinet
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group of advisors who advise the president in certain departments
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Electoral College
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number of state votes based on its number of Congressmen
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Veto
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president denies a bill
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Constitution
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plan of the U.S. government
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Amendment
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a change or addition to the constitution
