US Government Vocab Flashcard

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What is a compromise?

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A settlement where each side gives up something

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What are democratic principles?

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Beliefs that ensure fair and just operation of the democratic system

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What is the purpose of checks and balances?

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To ensure no branch of government controls too much power

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What does limited government mean?

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Government can only use powers given by a written constitution.

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What is Congress?

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The branch of government that makes laws.

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What does it mean to impeach someone?

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To accuse a person in public office of wrongdoing

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What does it mean to nominate someone?

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To choose someone as a candidate for election

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What is the role of the cabinet?

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To give advice to the head of government

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What is a veto?

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The power to reject or say no to something.

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What does it mean to interpret something?

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To decide or explain the meaning