Important Words Flashcards
What does compromise mean?
A solution that satisfies both sides
What does amendments mean?
Changes or additions to a legal document
What is a congress?
A body of elected officials who meet to debate and pass laws.
What is a constitution?
A document that describes the basic laws and organization if a state or country.
What are delegates?
People chosen to represent others at a meeting.
What is the executive?
Related to the branch of government enforces laws; the president is part of the executive branch.
What is the Federal?
Relating to a form of government in which states are united under one central power.
What is the Judicial?
Related to the branch of government that contains the Cory system, including the Supreme Court.
What is legislative?
Related to the branch of government that makes laws; congress is the legislative branch.
What does preamble mean?
The introductory part of a constitution that explains the reasons for and purposes of the laws.
What was the revolutionary war?
A war from 1775-1783 that have the 13 American colonies independence from Great Britain.
What does unanimous mean?
Having the agreement of all.
