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- 2. limits imposed on all branches of a government by vesting in each branch the right to amend or void those acts of another that fall within its purview.
- 10. estricted with reference to governing powers by limitations prescribed in laws and in a constitution, as in limited monarchy; limited government.
- 11. the doctrine that sovereign power is vested in the people and that those chosen to govern, as trustees of such power, must exercise it in conformity with the general will.
- 13. the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.
- 16. (in Congress or a state legislature) the presentation of formal charges against a public official by the lower house, trial to be before the upper house.
- 17. a political power that a constitution reserves exclusively to the jurisdiction of a particular political authority.
- 19. the separate judicial opinion of an appellate judge who disagreed with the majority’s decision explaining the disagreement.
- 20. the branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary.
- 24. powers which are shared by both the federal government and state governments. This includes the power to tax, build roads, and create lower courts.
- 26. a statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.
- 27. a veto of a bill brought about by the president's failure to sign it within ten days of the adjournment of Congress.
- 28. not constitutional; unauthorized by or inconsistent with the constitution, as of a country.
- 29. a distinct often numbered section of a writing
- 30. political powers granted to the United States government that aren’t explicitly stated in the Constitution. They’re implied to be granted because similar powers have set a precedent. These implied powers are necessary for the function of any given governing body.
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- 1. a judicial opinion that is joined by more than half the judges deciding a case.
- 3. a permanent committee, as of a legislature, society, etc., intended to consider all matters pertaining to a designated subject.
- 4. the principle or system of vesting in separate branches the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of a government.
- 5. the branch of government having the power to make laws; the legislature.
- 6. the principles of constitutional government or adherence to them.
- 7. the power of a court to adjudicate the constitutionality of the laws of a government or the acts of a government official.
- 8. advocacy of the federal system of government.
- 9. A federal court; the highest body in the judicial branch. Composed of a chief justice and eight associate justices, all of whom are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. They serve on the Court as long as they choose, subject only to impeachment.
- 12. the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs; the executive.
- 14. powers not explicitly specified in the Constitution that enable the government to take actions necessary to efficiently perform essential duties. Both the President of the United States and Congress exercise inherent powers.
- 15. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority.
- 18. specifically granted to the federal government in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. This includes the power to coin money, to regulate commerce, to declare war, to raise and maintain armed forces, and to establish a Post Office. In all, the Constitution delegates 27 powers specifically to the federal government.
- 21. the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced; the principle of government by law.
- 22. a temporary, ad hoc panel composed of House and Senate conferees formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers.
- 23. the introductory statement of the U.S. Constitution, setting forth the general principles of American government and beginning with the words, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union. …”
- 25. the act of amending or the state of being amended; an alteration of or addition to a motion, bill, constitution, etc.