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- 6. the ability of the Court to declare a Legislative or Executive act in violation of the Constitution,
- 9. a judicial opinion that is joined by more than half the judges deciding a case.
- 11. in charge of deciding the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and whether a law breaks the rules of the Constitution.
- 14. political powers granted to the United States government that aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution
- 18. those not explicitly stated in the :Constitution that allows the government to take actions, which are needed to efficiently perform essential duties.
- 19. a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government
- 20. If a federal official commits a crime or otherwise acts improperly, the House of Representatives may impeach—formally charge—that official.
- 21. occurs when Congress adjourns during the ten-day period. The president cannot return the bill to Congress. The president's decision not to sign the legislation is a pocket veto and Congress does not have the opportunity to override.
- 23. the introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law.
- 24. not according or consistent with the constitution of a body politic (such as a nation) an unconstitutional infringement on rights
- 26. made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress. Among other powers, the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
- 27. the separate judicial opinion of an appellate judge who disagreed with the majority's decision explaining the disagreement.
- 28. an addition or alteration made to a constitution
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- 1. 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.
- 2. the highest court in the United States.
- 3. a political philosophy based on the idea that government authority is derived from the people and should be limited by a constitution that clearly expresses what the government can and cannot do
- 4. permanent committees established under the standing rules of the Senate and specialize in the consideration of particular subject areas.
- 5. one whose legalized force and power is restricted through delegated and enumerated authorities
- 7. made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress. Among other powers, the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
- 8. the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
- 10. principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power
- 12. a distinct often numbered section of a writing an article of the constitution.
- 13. a loosely defined term for action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill, resolution, amendment, or other debatable question.
- 15. specifically granted to the federal government in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.
- 16. The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law
- 17. powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
- 22. powers which are shared by both the federal government and state governments.
- 23. a controversial political doctrine according to which the people of federal territories should decide for themselves whether their territories would enter the Union as free or slave states.
- 25. a principle under which all persons, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws that are: Publicly promulgated. Equally enforced. Independently adjudicated. And consistent with international human rights principles.