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Cards (15)

Section 1

(15 cards)

checks on legislative branch

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executive: vetoes laws judicial: declares laws unconstitutional

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executive branch

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enforces the laws; president

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legislative brance

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makes the laws; congress

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substantial effect rule

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congress may regulate any activity which has a substantial economic effect on interstate commerce

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adjudication

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federal courts hear civil and criminal cases within jurisdiction

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dormant commerce clause

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a state statute that discriminates against interstate commerce MAY be unconstitutional

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checks on executive branch

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legislative: passes laws, passes budgets, override vetos judicial: declares executive actions unconstitutional

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judicial review

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federal courts can declare a statute or governmental action unconstitutional

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commerce clause

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states may regulate commerce in its own borders

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Article I

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establishes congress with two houses, gives congress powers (create & enact legislation, impose taxes, spend money, create copyrights, support military, declare war)

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Article II

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defines the power and responsibilities of the president (appoint judges, propose/veto legislation, coordinates foreign policy)

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judicial branch

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interprets the laws; supreme court

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checks on judicial branch

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legislative: confirms judges executive: appoints judges

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Article III

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creates the supreme court and permits congress to create lower federal courts

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