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Bicameral
A system of legislature (congress/parliament) has two houses called
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trade between states
Interstate commerce means
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Congress rep. sponsors
how does a bill become a law? (1st step)
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Vote in house
How does a bill become a law? (2nd step)
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If passed, move to senate
How does a bill become a law? (3rd step)
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If passed, to press
How does a bill become a law? (4th step)
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If vetoed, 2/3rd majority in congress houses
How does a bill become a law? (5th step)
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domestic
The head of government mainly focuses on_________Policy and working with the rest of government.
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appointments
one of the biggest powers of the president is to make___________
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Congress
These choices need to be ratified/Okā€™d by the__________
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advisory body, 15 executive departments
The presidentā€™s cabinet is an_________ made up of the heads of
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Never
There is_____________ a time where all top government officials meet in the same room.
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Designated survivor
During big events, such as the state of the union address and presidential inaugurations, there is always a _____________ picked from the presidentā€™s cabinet
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There are currently ________ justices on the supreme court.
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Life
Supreme court justices serve __________.
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checking if something is constitutional
Judicial review is ________________.
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interpret
The courtā€™s main job is to ___________ the law.
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Marbury vs Madison
The origin of judicial review started with the case of ________________.
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Brown Vs Board
The court case ______________ is responsible for ending Jim Crow/separate but equal laws in the united states.
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Miranda vs arizona
Police officers must read you your rights when being detained. These rights are called the _______ rights. The case that made this a rule is .
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override vetos, senate approves appointments
Checks of the Legislative Branch:
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veto legislative bills, appoints court judges
Checks of the executive branch: