VOCAB
A draft of a proposed law presented to legislation for review
Bill
The action of agreeing to and submitting to the established laws of the land
Rule of Law
Please identify how the following action serves as a check and balance of power - "Presidential Veto"
The executive branch is able to check the power of the legislative branch by stopping their power.
The idea that elections must be transparent, inclusive, and accountable, and there must be equitable opportunities to compete in the elections.
Free and Fair Elections
House of Representatives and Senate
The president selects people to serve in various federal government positions
Presidential Appointment
The process by which a new democracy matures
Democratization
Please identify how the following action serves as a check and balance of power - Senate Approval for Supreme Court
The idea that the central government should have more power than the local governments.
Where is Ms. Wyant from?
Omaha, Nebraska
a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office
Impeachment
The part of the judicial system that is responsible for hearing and reviewing appeals from legal cases
Appellate Court
Please identify how the following action serves as a check and balance of power -The Supreme Court deems a law unconstitutional.
The Judicial branch is checking both the executive branch and the legislative branch and the laws they created or helped create.
The idea that there are multiple, competing political parties operating in a government, representing varying views of the people.
Multi-Party System
They serve different purposes and demographics
seek to influence, a politician or public official, on an issue
Lobby
The willingness to extend basic rights and civil liberties to persons and groups whose viewpoints differ from one's own
Political Tolerance
Please identify how the following action serves as a check and balance of power - The President is Impeached
The legislative branch is checking the power of the executive branch by having the power to remove them from office.
The doctrine that says citizens have the right to access the documents and proceedings of the government to allow for effective public oversight.
Governmental Transparency
How many siblings does Ms. Wyant have?
3, bonus points, name them.
The total number or percentage of votes cast for a candidate by voters in the 50 states
Popular Vote
Action taken to obstruct legislative proceedings, especially, speaking for an extended length of time
Filibustering
Please identify how the following action serves as a check and balance of power - Congress can Impeach a Supreme Court Justice
The Legislative branch is checking the power of the judicial branch.
Right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a regime
Legitimacy
When did Ms. Wyant meet her best friend?
6th grade on the track in gym class, #notrunning