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435
Number of members in the House of Representatives.
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House of Representatives
One of the two houses of Congress.
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No requirements from the Constitution
Indicates there are no specific qualifications outlined in the Constitution for certain roles.
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Elastic
Refers to the Elastic Clause, allowing Congress to pass laws necessary for carrying out its enumerated powers.
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Capitol Building
The building where the United States Congress meets.
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Drafting a bill
The process of creating a proposed law.
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Statutory
Refers to laws enacted by a legislative body.
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Supreme Court Building
The building where the Supreme Court of the United States meets.
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Appoints justices and federal judges
A power of the President to select individuals for judicial positions.
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Senate
One of the two houses of Congress, consisting of 100 members.
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Congress
The legislative branch of the United States government, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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President
The head of state and government, responsible for enforcing laws.
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Great Compromise
The agreement that established a two-house legislature in the United States.
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Cabinet
A group of advisors to the President, typically the heads of the executive departments.
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Criminal
Relating to laws that pertain to crime and punishment.
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Common
Referring to laws that apply to the general public.
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2 years
The length of term for a member of the House of Representatives.
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Impeaching justices
The process by which judges can be removed from office for misconduct.
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35 years old
Minimum age requirement to be President of the United States.
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Appeal
The process of seeking a higher court's review of a lower court's decision.
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Born in the US
A requirement to be eligible for the presidency.
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Appoints judges
The power of the President to select judges for the federal judiciary.
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Number of justices on the Supreme Court.
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Vetoing bills
The President's power to reject legislation passed by Congress.
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Trial
A formal examination of evidence in court to decide guilt or innocence.
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Subcommittee vote
A vote held within a smaller group of a committee to make recommendations.
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Precedent
A legal decision that serves as an example for future cases.
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Supreme court
The highest court in the United States.
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Enforce laws
The responsibility of the executive branch to ensure laws are followed.
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Majority
More than half of a group, often required for decisions in legislative votes.
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Leads foreign affairs as chief diplomat
The role of the President in managing international relations.
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sign/veto new laws
The President's authority to approve or reject legislation.
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Introduce to committee
The process of presenting a bill to a committee for consideration.
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bicameral
Referring to a legislature with two houses.
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house/senate vote
Votes taken in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
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Speaker of the House
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives.
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Declare laws unconstitutional
The power of the Supreme Court to invalidate laws that violate the Constitution.
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Departments
Divisions within the executive branch responsible for specific areas of government.
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Give executive orders
The President's ability to issue directives that manage operations of the federal government.
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Administrative
Relating to the management and organization of government operations.
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14 years
The residency requirement to be eligible for the presidency.
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100
Total number of Senators in the United States.
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Concurring
Agreeing with a decision or opinion, often used in judicial context.
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Judicial Review
The power of the courts to assess whether a law is in compliance with the Constitution.
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Appoints cabinet members
The President's authority to select individuals to head executive departments.
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Give pardons
The President's power to forgive individuals for federal crimes.
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Accept
To agree to a proposed law or decision.
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Marbury V. Madison
A landmark case that established the principle of judicial review.
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Dissenting
Expressing disagreement with a majority opinion in a court ruling.
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Vice President
The second-highest executive officer in the United States government.
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Reject
To refuse to accept a proposed law or decision.
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Introduce to subcommittee
Presenting a bill to a smaller group within a committee for further consideration.
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No term limits
Indicates there are no restrictions on the number of terms an official can serve.
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Necessary and proper
Refers to the clause that grants Congress the power to pass laws needed to carry out its responsibilities.
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Remand
To send a case back to a lower court for further action.
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2-4 year terms
Refers to the length of terms for various elected officials.
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President Pro Tempore
A senator who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President.
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President approves/vetos/pocket vetos
The President's powers related to legislation passed by Congress.
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Moves to second house vote
The process of sending a bill to the other house of Congress for consideration.
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Delegated
Powers specifically assigned to a particular branch of government.
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White House
The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States.
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Constitutional
Referring to something that is in accordance with the Constitution.
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Financing Gov
The process of funding government operations.
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6 years
The length of term for a Senator.
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Approving cabinet members
The Senate's role in confirming the President's cabinet selections.
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Regulating trade/industry
The power of Congress to manage commerce and economic activities.
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30 years old
Minimum age requirement to be a Senator.
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Civil
Relating to the rights of citizens.
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Commander in chief
The President's role as the head of the armed forces.
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25 years old
Minimum age requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives.
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Declare presidential acts unconstitutional
The power of the Supreme Court to invalidate actions taken by the President.
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Defending the country
The responsibility of the government to protect its citizens.
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Give state-of-the-union address
The President's annual speech to Congress outlining the state of the nation.
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Creating lower courts
The power of Congress to establish federal courts below the Supreme Court.
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Sent to president
The process of delivering a bill to the President for approval.
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Providing for growth
The government's role in ensuring economic and social development.
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Sole power of impeachment
The exclusive authority of the House of Representatives to initiate impeachment proceedings.
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Impeachment
The power of Congress to charge elected officials of wrongdoing.
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Necessary and Proper Clause
A clause that allows Congress to stretch its authority to complete its jobs.
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Steps in Creating a Bill
Drafting, introducing to committee, introducing to subcommittee, subcommittee vote, House/Senate vote, move to other house of Congress, sent to president, pocket veto.
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Executive Branch Location
The White House.
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Executive Branch Definition
Also known as the President.
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Requirements to Work in the Executive Branch
Age: 35, Citizenship: Born in the US, # of years lived in the Country: 14, Term limit: 2-4 year terms.
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