AP Gov Vocab Units 1 to 3

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  1. 4. A Senate tactic used by senators to delay or prevent a vote on a bill through prolonged debate. It can be ended by a cloture vote of 60 senators.
  2. 6. A landmark 1819 Supreme Court case that established federal supremacy over state laws and solidified the concept of implied powers by ruling that states could not tax the national bank.
  3. 9. An essay by Alexander Hamilton arguing for a strong, single executive leader for accountability and quick decision-making.
  4. 10. This constitutional amendment reserves powers not delegated to the national government (or prohibited to the states) to the states and the people, reinforcing the principle of federalism.
  5. 12. The constitutional power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress. Congress can override a regular veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate.
  6. 13. A special veto occurring when the president does not sign a bill within 10 days and Congress has adjourned, effectively killing the bill.
  7. 17. A system of government where power is divided and shared between a national (federal) government and state or regional governments, as established by the U.S. Constitution.
  8. 18. The power of the courts to examine the actions of the legislative and executive branches and declare them unconstitutional. This power was established in Marbury v. Madison and defended in Federalist 78.
  9. 19. clause Prohibits states from discriminating against citizens of other states.
  10. 21. An annual message from the President to Congress outlining the administration's agenda and priorities
  11. 22. Powers shared by both the national and state governments, such as the power to collect taxes, make and enforce laws, and build roads.
  12. 23. A legal principle from a previous court case that guides decisions in future similar cases, ensuring consistency.
  13. 24. Directives issued by the president that have the force of law, usually based on existing authority, and are used to manage the federal government.
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  1. 1. The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.
  2. 2. Ratified in 1951, this amendment limits presidents to two terms in office.
  3. 3. The legislative leader and floor leader of the party with the most seats in either the House or the Senate.
  4. 4. Requires states to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states.
  5. 5. An essay by Alexander Hamilton arguing for an independent judicial branch and the power of judicial review. He described the judiciary as the "least dangerous" branch.
  6. 7. The authority of a court to review and make decisions on appeals from lower courts.
  7. 8. The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, chosen by the majority party. The Speaker is the most powerful figure in the chamber and is second in line for presidential succession.
  8. 11. Federal grants-in-aid given to states or communities for broad, general purposes with fewer restrictions, allowing states more discretion in how the money is spent.
  9. 14. Federal grants to state and local governments that can be used only for specific, narrowly defined purposes and come with strict guidelines and conditions of aid.
  10. 15. The process of redrawing electoral district boundaries after a census to ensure equal population size.
  11. 16. Statesv.Lopez(SCOTUS) A landmark 1995 Supreme Court case that limited Congress's power under the Commerce Clause. The Court ruled that the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 was unconstitutional, thereby reinforcing states' rights and the Tenth Amendment.
  12. 20. The process of drawing legislative district boundaries to benefit a political party or group.