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10 Cards in this Set
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Popular sovereignty |
The people hold all political power |
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federalism |
Power divided between federal and state governments |
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Cabinet |
Presidential advisory group |
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Commander in chief |
In charge of a nations armed forces |
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Checks and balances |
When one branch of government limits another |
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Judicial review |
When a court rules that a law is unconstitutional |
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Amendment |
A change made in the constitution |
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Article |
Numbered section of the constitution |
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Separation of powers |
Distributed powers of the three branches of government |
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Articles |
Numbered sections of the consitution |
