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Chapter 3 Holt
Carroll County-Chapter 3: Mr. C
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an amendment? | A change to the Constitution |
| What does veto mean? | Rejection of legislation |
| What does separation of powers mean? | That no single branch of government has too much authority |
| What does repealed mean? | To reverse because of a legislative act |
| What is an executive agreement? | A Presidential decision with a foreign government that does not need Senate approval |
| What does checks and balances mean? | That each branch of government has the power to "constitutional arms for its own defense" |
| What is a political party? | an organized group that attempts to win elections and influence the government's actions |
| What is popular sovereignty? | Government's authority comes from the people |
| What is judicial review? | Court's power to evaluate whether government actions are valid under the Constitution |
| What are the Bill of Rights? | The first ten amendments |
| What amendment protects state powers not specifically listed in the Constitution? | The Tenth Amendment |
| What is the cabinet? | The heads of all the Executive Departments that advise the President |
| What are the five freedoms stated in the First Amendment? | Religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech |
| Who has the power to pass laws that interpret the Constitution? | Congress |
| What is gridlock? | Is when political opponents block one another's legislation |