Unit 6 Review

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What is the function of the Legislative Branch?

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Make laws

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Made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives

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Congress

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To suggest a person for a position or office

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nominate

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How can the legislative branch check the power of the executive branch?

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They can override a presidential veto.

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This is issued when a higher level court agrees to hear an appeal of an inferior court’s decision, and is needed for a case to be heard by the US Supreme Court.

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writ of certiorari

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A decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a proposed law or statute, to reject a decision or proposal, turn down, dismiss

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veto

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How are federal courts and state courts different?

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Only federal courts can try cases between states.

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What are administrative agencies responsible for doing?

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advising, making regulations, and enforcing laws

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Charges against a public official for misconduct

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impeach

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Not in accordance with rule or the Constitution, ruled that it goes against what is written in the Constitution

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unconstitutional