2-Division+&+Balance+of+Powers

• system of checks and balances - division and allocation of the powers of government between its various branches • impeachment case - trying a government official for misconduct in office • political party - private organization of citizens who select and promote candidates for public office • amendment - change or alteration • democracy - governmental system in which citizens vote directly to decide issues • republic - governmental system in which citizens elect representatives to decide issues • sovereignty - freedom from external control • interstate commerce - trade and other commercial intercourse between or among businesses in different states • intrastate commerce - commerce conducted wholly within one state ||
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