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Federal System of Government state & central government have separate powers
Ceded gave up
National Guard State militia
Retroactive acting in regard to past events
Federalism sharing of power between the states & central government
International Law laws that are recognized by all nations
Bankruptcy legal term for going broke
Naturalization process of turning a foreign born person into a citizen
Excise tan on manufacture, sale, or use of goods
Impost tax on imports
Override A Veto repassing a bill by 2/3 vote
Veto refusal to approve a law
Committee a small group chosen from a larger group
Emoluments salary or pay
Legislative Immunity members of congress attending or going to & from meetings, can not be arrested except for treason, serious crime, or breaking the peace
Census must be taken every 10 years
Legislative Power power to make laws
Checks & Balances making powers equal
Judicial decide what laws mean
Executive makes sure laws are carried out
Separation of Powers no one branch should have all the powers of government
Social Contract power to govern comes from the people
Constitution describes what powers a government has & how it is supposed to operate
Created by: LBird
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