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Branches of Gov't
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Separation of Powers | Division of power among three branches of government |
| Approve | give consent or official permission |
| Bicameral | two house legislature |
| Budget | plan for spending |
| Article I | Outlines the duties of Legislative branch |
| Article II | Outlines the duties of Executive branch |
| Article III | Outlines the duties of Judicial branch |
| Confirm | to make valid or binding by legal act |
| Levies (Levy) | money collected as a fee to the government |
| Revenue | income that a government collects for public service |
| Expressed Power | Powers that are specifically stated in the Constitution |
| Implied Power | Duh! Powers not written but required to fulfill expressed powers |
| Bill to Law Process | Introduce - Committee- Debate - Vote next house Introduce - Committee- Debate - Vote President to sign or veto |
| Administer | control or manage |
| Ambassador | gov’t official who manages political relations with other countries |
| Appoint | choose or select |
| Bureaucracy | all gov’t agencies working together |
| Cabinet | people who advise and help the executive |
| Executes | carries out; enforces |
| Prepare | make ready |
| Interpretation | explanation of the meaning |
| Interstate | involving two or more states |
| Judicial Review | check to see if laws/acts are constitutional |
| Unconstitutional | not in agreement with the US Constitution |
| Supreme Court | Highest court in the US |