United States Constitution Vocabulary

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  1. 2. The introduction to the Constitution that outlines its purpose (e.g., "We the People...").
  2. 5. To charge a government official (like the President) with a crime or misconduct in office.
  3. 6. and Balances: A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches.
  4. 7. A legislative body composed of two houses (e.g., the Senate and the House of Representatives).
  5. 11. Branch (Article I): Makes the laws. Made up of Congress (the Senate and the House of Representatives).
  6. 14. Branch (Article III): Interprets the laws. Made up of the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
  7. 15. The supreme law of the United States and the plan for how the government operates.
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  1. 1. The power of the President to reject a law passed by Congress.
  2. 3. of Powers: The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one group from having too much power.
  3. 4. A system where power is divided between the national (federal) government and individual state governments.
  4. 8. Branch (Article II): Enforces the laws. Headed by the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet.
  5. 9. To officially approve or accept a document or amendment.
  6. 10. A formal change or addition to the Constitution.
  7. 12. Process: The legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
  8. 13. of Rights: The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which protect the basic rights of citizens (such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press).