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broad concepts to US Government

TermDefinition
Popular Sovereignty The people hold the power Citizens vote to choose leaders
Federalism Power is shared between national & state governments States make laws, but so does the federal government
Legislative One of the three branches of government that makes laws Congress (House + Senate)
Executive One of the three branches of government that enforces laws President and federal agencies
Judicial One of the three branches of government that Interprets laws Courts, especially the Supreme Court
Supreme Law of the Land The highest law everyone must follow The U.S. Constitution
Appeals Asking a higher court to review a decision A case moving from a lower court to a higher one
Cabinet Advisors to the President Heads of departments like Defense, State, etc.
Enumerated Powers Powers specifically listed in the Constitution, mainly for Congress in Article I, Section 8 (example: declare war, coin money, regulate trade).
“Power of the Purse” Congress’s power to tax and spend money. Congress controls government funding.
Committees Small groups within Congress that study bills, hold hearings, and decide whether bills move forward.
Judicial Review The power of courts to decide whether laws or government actions are constitutional.
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