definitions
Majority Opinion
a paper that tells the supreme court's decision in a case
senate
A _______ system is a form of city government that is made up of a city manager, city council, and a weak mayor
council-manager
The United states has a ________ political system
two party
What are the names of the two main political parties in the United States today?
Democrats and Republicans
Standing committee
a large, permanent committee in the Senate or House of Representatives
to ______ an official is to remove him or her from office before his or her term is completed
recall
a commission is the form of city government that is made up of a _____
The ____________ branch makes the laws
Legislative
Where does a bill go after Congress approves it?
to the president
Federalism
a government in which the national government and state governments share power
a/an ______ area is made up of a city and the places around the city.
urban
a mayor council system is the form of city government that is made-up of a mayor and a _____
city council
The judicial branch can _______
Declare laws unconstitutional
List two powers of Congress.
laws about trade, asking for and collecting taxes, borrowing money, declaring war, etc etc etc
Democracy
A government that is run by the people
parliamentary
the United States constitution _____
explains the rules of the US government
The _________ is a group of people that helps the President make decisions.
Cabinet
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Special District
a small division of local government that is set up for a specific reason
a/an ____ area is a place with very few people; these people live in small towns or on farms and ranches.
rural
A _____ can review and overturn the decision of a lower court
Court of appeals
The _________ is the head of the executive branch of the federal government.
President
What is a political party?
A group that tries to control the government by winning elections and holding public office