Vocabulary Flashcard Review -Civics 12/12

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Legislative Branch

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responsible for creating laws; Made up of the House and the Senate

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House of Representatives

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lower chamber of the United States Congress; Made up of 435 members

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Senate

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Upper chamber of the United States Congress; Made up of 100 members

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Supreme Court Justices

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the judges that preside over cases in the Supreme Court; they are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

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Enumerated Powers

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powers explicitly granted by the United States
Constitution.

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Executive Branch

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responsible for enforcing the laws; made up of the  president, vice president, and the cabinet

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President

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the head of the government of the United States of America; directs the executive branch

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Vice President

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President of the Senate; First in line to succeed the President

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Judicial Branch

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responsible for interpreting the laws; made up of the Supreme Court and other federal courts

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Supreme Court

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the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States