Unit 4 Constitution Final Study Guide - Important Terms Flashcards
1
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unicameral
A
a government with one legislative house
2
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bicameral
A
a government with two legislative houses
3
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federalism
A
a system of government that is controlled by two levels of government
4
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appeal
A
a legal process for higher court to review a decision
5
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unconstitutional
A
not according to a constitution
6
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majority
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more than 50%
7
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supermajority
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2/3 of the votes
8
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ratify
A
to confirm something
9
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veto
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to refuse, to admit or approve
10
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jurisdiction
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power to interpret and apply the law
11
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presidential veto
A
the amount of power the president has to refuse or approve a bill resolution
12
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separation of powers
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division of government into branches to limit on branch from exercising core functions of another
13
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tyranny
A
cruel and oppressive government or rule
