Gov Unit 2 Review Flashcards

Front

The branch of government that makes laws is the . . .

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

The branch of government that interprets the laws is the . . .

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

The branch of government that enforces the law is the . . .

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Ratify

Back

To formally approve

Front

"Reject" or throw out

Back

Veto

Front

The right that no prisoner can be held in prison without first being charged with a specific charge is...

Back

Habeas Corpus

Front

Which of the following statements is FALSE?
1. There are 100 U.S. senators
2. There are 435 U.S. senators
3. The President is the commander and chief of the U.S. armed forces
4. A U.S. Senator serves a term of 6 years

Back

There are 435 U.S. senators

Front

Concurrent powers are . . .

Back

Powers that are shared by both the state and federal governments

Front

Implied Powers of Congress are found in the Constitution under...

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Article I, Section 8

Front

The principle of a two-house legislature is...

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Bicameralism