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SS.7.C.1.7

Terms in this set (9)

checks and balances
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
constitutional government
a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land
impeach
to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)
judicial review
the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established this power
limited government
a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement
Marbury v. Madison
U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review
ratify
to confirm by expressing consent or approval
separation of powers
the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
veto
a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a proposed law or statute
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