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unit 9 defintions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| federalism | a system in which a national and local government share power |
| separation of powers | the division of the functions of governments among the branches in order to prevent any one branch from having to much power |
| checks and balances | a system in which each branch of government has the power to block the actions of the others |
| bicameral | the two houses of the legislative branch, the senate and house of representatives |
| bill | a proposed law |
| balanced budget | condition that exists when the government spends only as much money as it takes in |
| line-items veto | the power to veto parts of a bill and approve others |
| martial law | temporary rule by the military |
| pardon | a release from punishment for a crime |
| capital offenses | crime that can be punished by death |
| grand jury | a group of at least 12 citizens who determine of there is enough evidence to against |