Old Vocab. Flashcards
A principle of the u.s constitutions that establishes the division of power between the federal government and the states
Federalism
Introduction to declaration, constitution, or other official document
Preamble
Freedom
Liberty
A principle of the u.s constitution that safeguards against abuse of the power by giving each branch of government the power to check the other branches
Check and balances
The smaller of the two bodies that make up the legislative branch of the u.s government based on equal representation with two senators for each state
Senate
The larger of the two bodies that make up the legislative branch of the u.s government representation is based on population
House if representatives
Proposed law
Bill
To ask that a decision be reviewed by a higher court
Appeal
To bring charges of serious wrongdoing against public official
Impeach
Reject as when the president rejects a passed law by congress
Veto
Highest court in the u.s established by the constitution
Supreme Court
Group of electors from every state who meet every four years to vote for the president and Vice President of the u.s
Electoral college
Relating to lawsuits involving the private rights of individuals as opposed to criminal lawsuits
Civil
System of roads bridges and tunnels
Infrastructure
Person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all it’s right and protections
Citizen
