Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
enumerated powers
|
powers belonging only to the federal government
|
|
reserved powers
|
powers retained by the states
|
|
concurrent powers
|
powers shared by the states and the federal government
|
|
implied powers
|
powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution
|
|
impeach
|
charge the holder of a public office with misconduct
|
|
veto
|
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
|
|
Chief Diplomat
|
president's role to direct foreign policy and negotiate with other countries
|
|
Head of State
|
president's role as representative for all Americans; receives visitors; bestows honors
|
|
district courts
|
handle civil and criminal cases that come under federal authority
|
|
appeals courts (circuit courts)
|
review district court decisions; overturn a verdict or order a retrial
|