Branches and Reviews
The law making the segment of government.
Legislative Branch
Having two seperate lawmaking chambers.
Bicameral
Power not encumbered in the Constitution but suggested in it's language.
Implied Power
Idea that laws are created through a transparent process and apply equally to everyone in a democracy.
The Rule of Law.
The segment of government that includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law.
Judicial Branch
Having the proper size in relation to other objects or items.
Proportional
Power belonging only to the states.
Reserved Power
Amendment
The segment of government that executes, or carries out, the law; headed by the president.
Executive Branch
A settlement of a disagreement reached when each side gives up some of what it wants.
Compromise
Sharing a power between the federal and state governments.
Federalism
The special group of electors chosen to vote for the president and vice president.
Electoral College
Power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are constitutional.
Judicial Review
Law.
Ordinance
The belief that government is subject to the will of the people.
Popular Sovereignty
A period when economic activity slows and unemployment increases.
Depression