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CE C&G II

Civics and Government

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The branch of government, headed by the president, that carries out the nation's laws and policies. Executive Branch
The branch of government that makes the nation's laws. It is a bicameral legislature made up of the Senate and ouse of Representatives. Legislative Branch
The division of the federal government that is made up of the national courts; interprets laws, punishes criminals, and settles disputes between states. Judicial Branch
Form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national, government and the states. Federalism
Outlines basic rules for a municipal government. Local Charter
Principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern. Rule of Law
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional. Judicial Review
Prior cases whose principles are used by judges as the bases for their decisions in present cases. Precedents
Clause in the First Amendment that says the government may not establish an official religion. Establishment Clause
First 10 Amendments of the Constitution - a summary of fundamental rights and privileges guaranteed to a people against violation by the state. Bill of Rights
Division of government into three branches - Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Separation of Powers
A system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from exerting too much power. Checks & Balances
The right and power to interpret and apply the law. Jurisdiction
The legislative branch of government, as described in Article I of the US Constitution, consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate. Congress
The highest court in the federal government; part of the Judicial Branch; final interpreter of the U.S. Constitution. Supreme Court
Persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers. Cabinet
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