legislative branch

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The branch of government that writes laws

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legislative

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The US government, and all the state governments, are divided into three branches to prevent any one person from becoming too powerful.

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separation of powers

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The president vetoing a law, Congress impeaching a president, and Senate approving Supreme Judge nominations are all examples of:

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checks and balances

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This power of Congress means charging a government official with misconduct and can lead to removing them from office.

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impeachment

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Congress's main job is to try to create new laws, also known as:

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legislation

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Groups and/or individuals that heavily influence politicians + legislation, often through financial support of their campaigns.

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Special interest groups + lobbyists

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just a lil guy sitting on capital hill waiting for the house + senate to pass him into law, or, a proposal for a law:

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bill

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Does population data from the census influence how many representatives states get in the House of Representatives?

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True

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Ted Cruz reading "Green Eggs and Ham" on the Senate floor to delay the vote on Obamacare is an example of

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filibuster

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This is when members of one political party refuse to work with the other party because they want to hold onto power and clout.

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partisanship