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15 Cards in this Set
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amendment
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formal written change
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precedent
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act or discussion that sets an
example for other to follow |
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cabinet
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group of officials (1)who head
government deptartments and (2)advise the president |
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judicial review
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power of the Supreme Court
to decide whether the laws passed by Congress are constitutional |
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appropriate
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set aside money for a special purpose
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standing committee
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permanent committee in the House of
Representative and Senate |
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impeach
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bring formal charges against
an official such as a president |
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constituent
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a person who elects a representative to office
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executive agreement
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an informal agreement, made by the U.S.
president with other heads of state |
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jury
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a panel of citizens
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appeal
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ask that a decision be reviewed by
a higher court |
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due process of law
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the right of every citizen to the
same fair rules in all cases brought to trial |
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ambassadors
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a representative of highest rank
sent by one government or ruler to another |
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censure
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showing disaproval of someone's behavior
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republican
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type of government
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