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What is the primary function of the Executive Branch in the context of lawmaking?
What is the primary function of the Executive Branch in the context of lawmaking?
- To create statutes
- To enforce laws (correct)
- To interpret the Constitution
- To oversee congressional actions
Which mechanism allows Congress to challenge a government official's actions?
Which mechanism allows Congress to challenge a government official's actions?
- Veto Power
- Impeachment Process (correct)
- Judicial Review
- Supermajority Vote
What is a primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
What is a primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
- Implementing executive orders
- Drafting legislation
- Conducting oversight of Congress
- Ensuring laws align with the Constitution (correct)
Which action requires a supermajority vote in the Legislative Branch?
Which action requires a supermajority vote in the Legislative Branch?
What is meant by Congressional Oversight?
What is meant by Congressional Oversight?
Flashcards
Statutes
Statutes
Laws created by the legislative branch of government. They define rules and regulations.
Executive orders
Executive orders
Formal pronouncements made by the president to direct government action.
Judicial Review
Judicial Review
The power of the judicial branch to review the constitutionality of laws and actions.
Impeachment Process
Impeachment Process
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Congressional Oversight
Congressional Oversight
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Study Notes
Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances
- Statutes (laws) vs Executive Orders/Regulations: Laws passed by legislatures versus orders/regulations issued by executive branches.
- Executive Branch: Includes acts like executive orders and regulations.
- Precedents: Legal decisions by courts that guide future rulings.
- Judicial Review: Courts' power to assess laws and executive actions for constitutionality.
- Veto: Power to reject a proposed law.
- Supermajority Vote: A vote requiring more than half of the voters.
- Impeachment Process: Formal process for accusing and removing government officials from office.
- Congressional Oversight: Congress's monitoring of government activities to enforce laws.
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