Branches of Government Vocab Flashcard Review

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Defined separation of federal and state powers; allows states to create their own government.

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Federalism

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Branch of Government's important job?

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Making laws

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Power allowing the House of Representatives to initiate government-funded bills.

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Power of the Purse

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Basic info: 435 members, state population-based, elected every 2 years, min age 25, citizen for 7 years.

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House of Representatives

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Basic info: 100 members, 2 per state, elected every 6 years, min age 30, citizen for 9 years.

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Senate

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Legislature with two houses?

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Bicameral

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Misconduct charge against a public office holder (President, Vice President, Supreme Court Justice)

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Impeachment

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A head of state in command of a country's armed forces (e.g., The President)

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Commander-in-chief

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To hold this government position, one must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and have lived in the U.S. for 14 consecutive years.

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The President

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Procedure where the president refuses to approve a bill, allowing Congress to override it.

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Veto