Government Vocab Flashcard

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The Supreme Court decides if laws are Constitutional.

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Judicial Branch

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An addition to the Constitution

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Amendment

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435 members of this Congress part

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House of Representatives

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A person elected to represent a group.

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Representative

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The branch of government that includes the President

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Executive Branch

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Two-house legislature

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Bicameral

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When each branch has powers to check the others.

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Checks and Balances

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Legislative branch with 100 members

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Senate

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To pass an amendment

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Ratify

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Term for how government jobs are separated

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Separation of Powers