Unit:1- (Formative#1)-Constitution and FedGov. Vocab. Flashcard

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Officials who head government departments and advise the President.

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Cabinet

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Consists of nine justices appointed for life by the President and confirmed by Congress. The Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of statutes.

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Supreme Court

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Which branch of government interprets laws and ensures they are fair according to the Constitution?

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Judicial Branch

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Powers stated in the constitution.

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Expressed Powers

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as?

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Bill of Rights

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Legislature of the US government

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Congress

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Supreme Court Judges

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Justices

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Power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional

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Judicial Review

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The lower house of Congress has 435 members.

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House of Representatives

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The lawmaking branch of government

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Legislative Branch