Set 8: Gov't Terms
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- Cabinet
- A group of people that advise the president. Each person is head of a department (example: Education). They are chosen by the president and approved by the Senate.
- Bill of Rights
- 1st 10 Amendments of the US Constitution. They list basic American rights.
- Delegated Powers
- Powers that are specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution
- Separation of Powers
- Power is divided into different branches of government. This helps prevent one branch from becoming too powerfull.
- Impeach
- To vote to bring charges against (i.e. make a decision to "charge" someone with a crime)
- Veto
- To cancel. The president may "veto" a law.
- Reserved Powers
- Powers kept by the State or by citizens.
- Representative Democracy
- A government made up of representatives of the people. Essentially, a Republic
- Concurrent Powers
- Powers shared by the Federal and State governments.
- Pardon
- To forgive (example: pardon crimes)