SS.7.C.3.8/SS.7.C.3.4

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the right and power for courts to hear a case, interpret and apply the law

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jurisdiction

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the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established this power such actions are consistent with the U.S. Constitution

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judicial review

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having two chambers (e.g. the two houses of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives)

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bicameral

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a proposal for a law

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bill

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to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)

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impeach

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people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the president

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Cabinet

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an order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law

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executive order

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Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

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Senate and President

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How many members are in the House of Representatives?

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435

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What are 3 qualifications in House?

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25 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in state