Unit:1- (Formative#1)-Constitution and FedGov. Vocab. Flashcard

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Officials heading government departments advising the President

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Cabinet

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Nine justices appointed by the President, confirmed by Congress, serving for life. They determine the constitutionality of statutes.

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Supreme Court

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Branch of government interpreting laws based on the Constitution.

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Judicial Branch

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Powers stated in the constitution

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Expressed Powers

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First ten amendments to the Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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Legislature of the U.S. government

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Congress

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Judges of the Supreme Court

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Justices

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Power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional

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Judicial Review

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Lower house of Congress with 435 members based on state population.

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House of Representatives

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Lawmaking branch of government

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Legislative Branch