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18 Cards in this Set
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Impeachment
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accusation that an officer should be removed from power
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Filibuster
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an attempt to delay action especially in a legislative assembly
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Habeas Corpus
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Document that allows someone under arrest to obtain an immediate examination in court to decide whether they are being legally held
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Ex Post Facto
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Laws that fixes punishment for crimes committed before the law was passed
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Reapportionment
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to redestribute or divide. Not allowed for states
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Appellate Jurisdiction
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Cases from lower courts are appealed to the supreme court
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Treason
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An attempt to overthrow the government, or adhering or giving aid and comfort to the enemies
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Judicial Review
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A constitutional right of the court system to review and cancel government legislation that is held to have been passed illegally
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Powers of Congress 1-6
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Money
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Power of Congress 7
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establish a postal service
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Power of Congress 8
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issue patents and copyrights
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Powers of congress 11-15
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War
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Power of congress 16
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makes laws for district of columbia and other federal areas
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Power of congress 18
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elastic clause
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What is an attainder?
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A law prohibiting trial
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Requirements for office (rep)
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25 years old, 7-year citizen
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Requirements for office (sen)
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30 years old, 9 year citizen
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who may be president
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natural born citizen, 35 years old, 14 year resident
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