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AP. Gov Unit 2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Natural Law | Laws that are inherent by human nature such as Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness |
| Separation of Powers | The breaking up of our Government into 3 seperate branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial |
| Checks and Balances | The process by which the 3 branches of Government ensure that one branch does not become too powerful |
| Divided Government | When different areas of the Government are controlled by various political parties |
| Direct Primary | When citizens get to vote on every single issue; as was practiced in Ancient Greece |
| Initiative | A petition signed by a certain number of registered voters to force a vote on an issue |
| Referendum | When citizens are allowed to confirm that a vote of a city council that involves tax payer money |
| Recall Election | When enough signatures are gained to force a local public official to leave office and to be replaced through the process of another election. This cannot be used on the President |
| Judicial Review | The Supreme Court's authority to determine whether or not a law is constitutional |
| Writ of Mandamus | Court Order demanding that a public official take action regarding an issue |
| Impeachment | The act of the Congress to attempt to remove a President from office. |
| Executive Order | Signed into law by the President, but never passed through the Congress, meaning the next President can easily overturn that law |
| Impoundment | When the President choose not to spend money that the Congress has appropriated through the Federal Budget |
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