Government Review

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Separation of Powers

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division of government to prevent any one branch from having too much power

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Checks and Balances

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a system in which each branch of the government has the power to block the actions of the others

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Made up of two houses...

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Bicameral

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Bill

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a proposed law

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Balanced Budget

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condition that exists when the government spends only as much money as it takes in

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Line-Item Veto

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the power to veto part of a bill and approve others

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What is Popular Sovereignty?

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the power lies with the people

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Pardon

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release from punishment for a crime

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Capital Offense

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crimes that can be punished by death

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Federalism

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a system in which the national and local government share power