8th: Unit 4 Vocab

Front

Two separate lawmaking chambers

Back

Bicameral

Front

System where each government branch limits the others' powers.

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

To fall in value

Back

Depreciate

Front

Group chosen by state legislatures to select president and vice president

Back

Electoral College

Front

Branch of government that executes laws, headed by the President.

Back

Executive Branch

Front

A government where power is shared between national and state levels.

Back

Federalism

Front

Branch of government that interprets law and settles disputes.

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

Power of the Supreme Court to determine if any law or government action violates the Constitution.

Back

Judicial Review

Front

Lawmaking branch of government

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Govt powers limited by the people

Back

Limited Government