Checks and Balances in Government

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Veto

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President's power to reject a bill passed by Congress

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House of Representatives

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The lower house of Congress, consisting of a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population

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Senate

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The upper house of Congress, consisting of two representatives from each state

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Supreme Court

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The highest federal court in the United States

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Separation of Powers

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A system that divides the government into different branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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Legislative Branch

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The branch of government that makes laws

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Executive Branch

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The branch of government that enforces laws

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Judicial Branch

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The branch of government that interprets laws

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Bicameral Legislature

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A legislature with two houses, such as the U.S. Congress

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Federalism

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A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units