SS.7.CG.3.3 Federal Structure Vocab

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advice and consent

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guidance, recommendations, and permission or agreement for something to happen

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Article I

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the article of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the structures, functions, and processes of the legislative branch of government

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Article II

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the article of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the structures, functions, and processes of the executive branch of government

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Article III

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the article of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the structures, functions, and processes of the judicial branch of government

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branches of government

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the division of government into three parts: executive, legislative, and judicial

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checks and balances

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a principle of government that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

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confirmation process

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the process of the Senate approving the president's choices for certain positions within the government

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executive branch

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the branch of government that enforces the laws

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impeach

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to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (ex. the U.S. president)

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judicial branch

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the branch of government that interprets the laws and actions coming from the legislative and executive branches