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principle used in the Constitution and developed through precedent that allows the three branches of government to share some responsibilities, and allows each branch some authority over the activities of the other branches. Some examples of checks are: the President's veto power, which is a check on Congress; Congress' power to override a veto; which is a check on the President's power and the Supreme Court's right of judicial review, which is a check on Congress.
excessive dedication to a cause, especially unquestioning enthusiasm for military glory or aggressive patriotism.
collection of British legal doctrines based on the court decisions of judges appointed by the British Crown since the Middle Ages.
documents given by Britain to authorize the establishment of colonies in North America.
manner of organizing society so that people are given certain rights and privileges according to their social class, and people in one class are prevented from moving into other classes.
system of hiring government employees on the basis of merit, rather than political considerations. The term is also used to refer to government employees outside the military.
organized efforts to get laws passed and enforced which protect people and groups from having their constitutional rights violated.
laws designed to protect individuals or groups from having their civil rights violated by other individuals, organizations or groups.
British legal institution which created a formal agreement detailing the rights and responsibilities of both landowners and those bound to the landowners.
created by Congress in 1947. The CIA functions under the direction of the National Security Council. It serves to: coordinate information-gathering activities of all federal agencies, especially those in the Departments of State and Defense; analyze and evaluate information collected; and keep the President and National Security Council updated on all the information obtained. The CIA also conducts intelligence operations across the world, in its efforts to obtain information.
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