1. VOCAB FLASHCARDS Hit Shift + F5 to begin.

2. the part of government that interprets the laws judicial branch

3. to reject a proposed law or a bill veto

4. the constitutional system that divides power between the national & state governments federalism

5. to formally accuse an official of a crime related to official duties impeach

6. a proposed law bill

7. the system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of other branches checks & balances

8. He is a member of this branch of government. legislative branch

9. having two lawmaking parts bicameral

10. Pennsylvanian’s would elect someone from the 8 th Congressional District to serve where? House of Representatives

11. Only the President has the power to do this. veto

12. President Obama was sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts, a member of this branch. judicial branch

13. This term explains the words “We the People”—that ordinary Americans have the power in our government. popular sovereignty

14. He is a member of this branch of government. executive branch

15. The Constitution is a “living document” because legislators can add these. amendments

16. Any member of the House or Senate can submit a proposal for this. bill