UINT 1 PART II VOCAB FLASHCARD PREP

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Constitutional division of powers among legislative, executive, and judicial branches: legislative makes laws, executive enforces, judiciary interprets.

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Separation of Powers

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Constitutional grant of powers enabling each government branch to check others, ensuring no dominance.

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Checks and balances

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A government where one party controls the White House and another controls Congress.

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Divided Government

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Action by a federal officer that prevents federal funds from being spent.

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Impoundment

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A form of election where voters choose a party's candidates directly, typically Republicans vs. Republicans and Democrats vs. Democrats.

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Direct Primary Election

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Procedure for citizens to challenge legislature's work by gathering support to vote on a law.

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Referendum

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Power established by the U.S. Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison (1803) to determine the legitimacy of executive and legislative acts.

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Judicial Review

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Process by which a legislative body initiates charges against a public official for misconduct.

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Impeachment

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Right of the President to withhold info from Congress.

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Executive Privilege

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A matter agreed upon by a community in daily life, involving repeated actions and habits.

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Custom and Usage