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branch that Executes laws?
What is Executive branch
100
if the government power is used, the taking of property must be accompanied by a fair price
What is eminent domain
100
proposed law
What is a bill
100
guarantees that no person shall be deprived of his or her rights without a fair trial and equal protection under the law
What is due process of law
100
These people issue indictments
What is a grand jury
200
branch that makes laws?
What is Legislative branch
200
count of people in the U.S. every 10 years
What is census
200
A bill in which to spend taxpayer's money
What is an appropriation bill
200
a judge's order granting a search of property or an arrest of the accussed person
What is a warrant
200
when the general assembly passes a bill by a majority vote after the governor has vetoed it
What is override
300
branch interprets laws?
What is Judicial branch
300
to accuse a public official of wrongdoing while in office
What is impeach
300
the president dos not sign a bill within 10 days after Congress has adjourned
What is pocket veto
300
right to vote
What is suffrage
300
Legislative Branch of the Illinois State Government
What is General Assembly
400
18 powers that are listed in the Constitution?
What is delegated powers
400
each side, "gives a little," in an arguement
What is compromise
400
the president rejects a bill and sends a message to Congress giving his reasons
What is presidential veto
400
fighting or working against your country during war
What is treason
400
What is an election held every 2 years in even numbered years
General Election
500
powers given to the states
What is reserved powers
500
powers that are "hinted at," in the U.S. Constitution
What is implied powers
500
the refusal to accept the decision of a lower court, and to apply to have the case heard in a higher court
What is appeal
500
spying for a foreign power during peacetime
What is espionage
500
A party that does not have a majority in the House or Senate
What is minority party
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