WOD 5, US History 8 Flashcards

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A long speech that holds up Congress and prevents bills from being voted on.

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Filibuster

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A President holds the bill for a 10 day period and congress adjourns. Bill dies, not becoming a law.

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Pocket Veto

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The right to see a judge to plead your case.

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Habeas Corpus

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After the fact -can’t be punished for something you did before it was illegal.

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Ex Post Facto

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Elects the President and Vice President. Each state receives as many electoral votes as it has Senators and Representatives.

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Electoral College

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Congress can make a law, which is necessary to carry out the powers of government. Congress can stretch its powers to meet the nations changing needs.

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Elastic Clause

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The president report to the Congress and the people on the progress and or welfare of the country

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State of the Union

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here’s all appraisals – Americans highest court

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Supreme Court

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. to remove a public official who has committed a crime

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Impeach

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said do US could expel any former who could opposed the police of government

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Alien Act

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