Constitution Test: Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Bill of rights
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First 10 amendments to the Constitution
#1-9 Protect indivisual freedom
#10 protecting states
2
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Fillibuster
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An exceptionally long speech or a series of speeches lasting one or more days in order to stall or change a vote in the senate
3
Q
Veto
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Reject, refusal to sign
4
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Pocket veto
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when the president ignores a bill, after 10 days, if Congress is not in session: NO LAW
5
Q
Electoral college
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A group of people elected by the state to vote for president and vice president
6
Q
Amendment
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A change or addition in the constitution
7
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Checks
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Block or prevent
8
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Balences
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To divide up so that no side has more weight than the other
9
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Constitution
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The supreme law of the land
