U.S. Government Concepts

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popular sovereignty

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the idea that the government's authority depends on the people agreeing to respect and abide by that authority

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Veto

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to reject a decision; to say NO

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Legislative Branch

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this branch makes laws

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Executive Branch

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this branch enforces laws

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Judicial Branch

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this branch interprets laws

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Has the power to Impeach

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Executive Branch

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Can impeach members of Congress

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Executive Branch

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Has the power to declare war

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Legislative Branch

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If a president does not sign a bill....

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After ten days, it becomes a law

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An amendment must pass in Congress by a _______

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2/3 majority vote and then 3/4 of the states must approve it