Gov Midterm Review 2024

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This branch interprets laws.

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Judicial

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This branch makes laws.

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Legislative

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This branch enforces laws.

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Executive

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The power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of the actions of the legislative and executive branches of government. The precedent for Judicial Review was established in the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison.

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Judicial Review

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The rule by the people. Basic principle of the American system of government that asserts that the people are the source of all governmental power and that government can exist only with the consent of the governed.

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Popular Sovereignty

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The President's veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?

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Checks & Balances

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What is the term for the system where both federal and state governments have the power to tax citizens?

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Federalism

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Government leaders must follow all the laws that citizens do. This is so they do not trample on citizens' rights.

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Limited Government

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Which article describes the Judicial Branch?

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Article III

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Which article describes the Legislative Branch?

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Article I