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Appeal |
To ask that a decision be reviewed by a higher court |
Higher court |
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Articles |
The main body of the constitution, divided into seven sections ,which establishes the frame work for the United States of America |
Main body |
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Bill |
Proposed law |
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Checks and Balances |
Principle of the U.S. constitution that safeguards against abuse of power by giving each branch of government power to check the other branch |
Power |
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Civilian |
Non military |
Regular person |
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Domestic Tranquility |
Peace and order at home |
Order |
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Electoral College |
Group of electors from every state who meet every 4 years to vote for the president and vice president of the United States |
Every 4 years |
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Federalism |
A principle of the United States constitution that establishes the division of power between the federal governmentand the state's |
Establishes |
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General Welfare |
Well being of all the citizens of s nation |
Well being |
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House of Representatives |
The larger of two bodies thqt make up the legislative branch of the United States government |
Two bodies |
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Impeach |
To bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official |
Wrongdoing |
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Liberty |
Freedom |
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Limited Govement |
A principleof the United States constitution that States that government has only the power the constitution gives them |
Only power |
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Override |
The overrule , as when Congress a presidential veto |
Overrule |
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Popular Sovereignty |
A principleof the United States constitution that states that the people , have the right to create ,alter,and abolish their government |
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Preamble |
Introduction to a declaration of independence, constitution or other official document |
Intro |
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Senate |
The smaller of the two bodies that make up the legislative branch of theUnited States government |
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Supreme Court |
Highest court in the United States established by the constitution |
Highest |
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Unconstitutional |
Not allowed under the constitution |
Not allowed |
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Veto |
Reject, as when the president rejects a law passed by Congress |
Reject |
