The sharing of powers among three separate branches of government. -
ANS ✓Separation of Powers
A form of government which power is divided between state governments
and a national government. - ANS ✓Federal System
The powers given explicitly to the federal government by the Constitution;
power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce, raise and support
armies, declare war, coin money, and conduct foreign affairs. - ANS
✓Enumerated Powers
Any powers not prohibited by the Constitution or delegated to the national
government; powers reserved to the states and denied to the federal
government. - ANS ✓Reserved Powers
Coherent philosophies about the structure, power, and purpose of
government. - ANS ✓Political Ideologies
The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or
agreement, making it officially valid. - ANS ✓Ratification
A system of government in which power is given to the people through their
ability to elect representatives who make laws on their behalf. - ANS
✓Republic
WGU C963
, 2
WGU
The right to know, before a judge, why you have been detained. - ANS
✓Habeas Corpus
A series of 85 essays, written and published in favor of ratifying the
Constitution. - ANS ✓The Federalist Papers
A group who gathers together to advocate for their special interest. - ANS
✓Faction
A process of removing government officials suspected of criminal activity,
including judges and even the president. It requires a majority vote in the
House of Representatives to accept articles of impeachment. Two-thirds of
the Senate must then vote to remove the person. - ANS ✓Impeachment
Rules or orders that are issued by the President and have the force of law. -
ANS ✓Executive Orders
The powers neither enumerated nor implied but assumed to exist as a
direct result of the country's existence. - ANS ✓Inherent Power
The right to review and monitor other bodies such as the executive branch.
- ANS ✓Oversight
A small set of representatives tasked with considering, researching,
introducing, and investigating particular policy areas. - ANS ✓Committees
Spending that can be altered from year to year through the appropriations
process. - ANS ✓Discretionary Spending
A model of what the government plans to spend and take in as revenue over
the next fiscal year. Includes a set of budget priorities and discretionary
spending limits. - ANS ✓Budget Resolution
WGU C963
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller DoctorKen. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
