The branch of government that makes the laws

The branch of government that carries out the laws

System of courts to interpret and apply the law.

Each branch of government is able to check, or restrain the power of other branches.

The assembly of Congress with 100 members, 2 from each state.

The position in charge of the Executive Branch

A court with appellate jurisdiction that hears appeals from the decisions of lower courts

Changes to the constitution.

The assembly of Congress with 435 members, state population determines how many members are from each state.

Rejection by a president or governor of legislation passed by a legislature

The highest federal court in the United States

1st 10 amendments to the constitution.

a draft of a proposed law presented to congress for discussion.

Directive issued by a president or governor that has the force of law

A law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights

Group of people who would be named by each legislature to select a President & V.P.

Requires at least a 2/3 majority in both houses to become a law without the approval of the president. This is one way that the legislative branch checks the executive branch.

The role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the united states and of the state national guard units when they are called into federal service

The power of the supreme court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional

Split of authority among the Legislature, Judicial, & Executive branches.