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GA Gov't Part 1 (#2)
GA Government P1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| political system that allows 1 branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent 1 branch from having too much power | checks & balances |
| the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in 1 person or branch of government | separation of powers |
| the opening statement that states the fundamental purposes of the document | preamble |
| a change made to the constitution | amendment |
| the power held by the executive branch to reject a law | veto |
| a proposed idea for a new law | bill |
| the branch of government that makes the laws | legislative branch |
| the branch of government that enforces laws | executive branch |
| the branch of government that interprets laws | judicial branch |
| a written plan of government | constitution |