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14 Cards in this Set
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Natural Law
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A basis for all human conduct, and includes unchanging moral principles. Is supposed to be inherent in human nature, and does not have to be thought out.
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Separation of Powers
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Power is separated into different branches, and no branch can gain absolute power or abuse the power they are given.
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Checks and Balances
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Each branch of government limits the powers of the other branches in the system. Guards against absolute power.
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Divided Government
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An unusual case where the presidency and congress are controlled by two different people.
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Direct Primary
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Voters in a party directly select the candidates who will run for their party
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Initiative
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The opportunity or power to act before others do
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Referendum
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a vote taken by the general public to decide an important legislative or policy issue directly, as opposed to having the issue decided by a representative assembly or other legislative agency
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Recall
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Process by which elected officials may be deprived of office by popular vote
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Judicial Review
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The power of courts of law to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches
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Writ of Mandamus
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A court order instructing an inferior court, a corporation or a person to perform some duty specified in the order
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Impeachment
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A process that is used to charge, try, and remove public officials for misconduct while in office.
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Executive Order
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An order or regulation issued by an executive or administrative agency of the government such as a president, having the force of law
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Executive Privilege
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The right of the President, or any other executive power to withhold information from Congress or the courts
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Impoundment
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Circumstances where the executive--president or governor--declines to release or spend money the legislature has directed be expended
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