Chapter 5 Flashcards
Bill of rights
First ten amendments to U.S. Constitution.
The Constitution has three main parts:
• The preamble • The articles • The amendments
index
A list of words and phrases that reflect the topics covered in the book.
annotated
A brief summary of a statute or a case added to explain or clarify.
statutory law
Law enacted through the legislative process.
bill
Proposed legislation.All federal laws begin with a proposal, known as a bill.
legislative history
The proceedings that relate to a bill before it becomes law.
Executive Action
The president has the power to approve or to veto the bill. If the president does nothing with the bill, it is deemed approved after ten days unless Congress should adjourn within that ten-day period. If this happens, the bill is considered vetoed (pocket veto). If the president vetoes a bill, it can still be enacted as law if a two-thirds majority of each house votes to override the veto.
public laws
Laws enacted by Congress that affect the public in general.
Private laws
are those that concern single individuals or groups. Private laws usually deal with matters such as naturalization or settlement of a claim by the government.
slip law
First publication of a law; usually in pamphlet form.
code
A topical organization of statutes.
positive law
Codes that were enacted into law by Congress.
legislative intent
The purpose of the legislature in passing a law.
pocket part supplements
are used in print publications to reflect any changes to the code. Pocket part supplements are replaced each year.
