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Veto Power
The power of the president to refuse to sign a bill into law.
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Power of the Purse
The ability of Congress to control government spending and taxation.
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Impeach
To formally charge a government official with misconduct.
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Judicial Review
The power of the courts to evaluate the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions.
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Amicus curiae
A person or group that is not a party to a legal case and provides information or expertise.
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Writ of certiorari
An order by a higher court directing a lower court to send up a case for review.
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Stare Decisis
The legal principle of determining points in litigation according to precedent.
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Rule of 4
The Supreme Court's practice where at least four justices must agree to hear a case.
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Judicial Restraint
A judicial philosophy where judges limit the exercise of their own power.
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Judicial Activism
A judicial philosophy where judges go beyond the text of the Constitution to pursue social justice.
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Litmus Test
An ideological test applied to candidates for judicial appointment, especially regarding abortion.
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Concurrence
A separate opinion filed by a judge who agrees with the outcome but for different reasons.
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Dissent
An opinion in a legal case that differs from the majority opinion.
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Impeachment Process
The procedure by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official.
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Majority Decision
The court's ruling supported by more than half of the justices.
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Current Supreme Court Justices
Members of the Supreme Court, including Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justices.
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Checks and Balances
A system that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful.
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War Powers Resolution
A law that limits the president's ability to engage in armed conflict without Congressional approval.
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Congressional Confirmation
The process by which the Senate confirms presidential appointments.
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