Unit 1.6 Principles of American Government

advise and consent

the power of the senate to approve or disapprove of any of the president's appointments or treaties

Checks and Balances

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

Federalist No.51

Argues that separation of powers within the national government is the best way to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one person or a single group.

Impeachment

A formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office

Separation of Powers

the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government

Stakeholders

any persons or groups who will be affected by an action

two-thirds override

The process by which each chamber of Congress votes on a bill vetoed by the President. This is a check on the President's veto power.

Veto

to reject