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The fundamental law of the U.S. federal government. |
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A formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice. |
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A formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position. |
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The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. |
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Includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts. |
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Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. |
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Each person is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. |
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The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law. |
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A legal rule that can be set out under a statute, a code, or a paragraph in a legal document. |
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Freedom from arbitrary and unreasonable restraint upon an individual. |
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Made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress |
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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. |
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It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. |
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A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc. |
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A person elected or appointed to the Senate and duly sworn. |
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A way of governing which depends on the will of the people. |
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The legislative branch of the federal government that represents the American people and makes the nation's laws. |
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The act of approving an unauthorized commitment by an official who has the authority to do so. |
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The part of government which enforces the law, and has overall responsibility for the governance of a state. |
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The highest court in the land and the only part of the federal judiciary specifically required by the Constitution. |
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The most senior appointed officers of the executive branch. |
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The governing body of a nation, state, or community. |
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Of or constituting a form of government in which power is distributed between a central authority and a number of constituent territorial units (as states). |
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A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion. |
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Charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct. |
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The head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. |
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To ensure the government is effective and citizens' rights are protected, each has its own powers and responsibilities, including working with the others. |
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Provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. |
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The ___ is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law. |
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The government, or political authority, that controls a nation. |
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