7th Grade SS- Government Vocab

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Executive Branch functions

Back

Manage the nation and carry out laws

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Another name for the "boss" of the U.S. and Military?

Back

Commander in Chief

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Main purposes of the Legislative Branch:

Back

create laws, declare war, override veto

Front

Best example of an "appeal":

Back

Someone seeking a formal review of a lower court's outcome.

Front

Purpose of the Judicial Branch?

Back

Interpret laws made by the legislative branch.

Front

Difference between nomination and appointment.

Back

A nomination is selecting a candidate for a role; an appointment means being selected for the role.

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What is a "veto"?

Back

when the Pres. refuses to endorse or rejects a bill.

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Congress is unicameral, meaning it has TWO chambers.

Back

False

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"Bicameral" relates to congress in that

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it has two branches.

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What is a "term"?

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A set period of time for which the president or other elected officials can serve.