Three Branches Vocabulary

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A document issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement officers to carry out a search, seizure of evidence, or arrest.

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Warrant

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Clause in the U.S constitution that states it is "supreme law of the land." This means that federal law is above all state and local laws.

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Supremacy Clause

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opening paragraph of the U.S constitution; defines the broad purposes of the republican government created by the constitution.

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Preamble

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A decision by a court that serves as an example or guide for future decisions.

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Precedent

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those powers of the national government, and particularly of Congress, they are not specifically listed in the Constitution, but which the government, can reasonably claim as part of its governing responsibility.

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Implied Powers

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the process by which a president or leader has charges brought against them, If convicted of the charges, the leader can be removed from office.

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Impeachment

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The power of the courts determine if the actions of the legislative and executive branches are consistent with the Constitution

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Judicial Review

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a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments.

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Federalism

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The governments right to take private property for public use as long as fair compensation is paid. The right to fair compensation is guaranteed under the Fifth Amendment.

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Eminent Domain

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a system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches

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Checks and Balances