Branches of Government

Front

What system is a part of the judicial branch?

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courts

Front

The legislative branch includes: the congress, Supreme Courts, all of the unions, federal courts

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the congress

Front

Which branch of government interprets or decides what laws mean?

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Judicial Branch

Front

Our government gains its power from consent of the people.

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Separating a government's power into 3 branches of government.

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Separation of Powers

Front

The National Government can declare war and coin money.  The state government can set sales taxes and the speed limit.  Which constitutional principle does this reflect?

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Federalism

Front

The first three words of the constitution are "we the people." Which constitutional principle does this reflect?

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

national and state government share power

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federalism

Front

Can declare a law unconstitutional.

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Judicial Branch

Front

What does the word veto mean?

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to say no to a law