2nd Nine Weeks Vocab Flashcards
(20 cards)
A principle of the U.S constitution that establishes the division of power between federal government and states
Federalism
Introduction to a declaration, consitution, or other official document
Preamble
Freedom
Liberty
A principle of the U.S constitution that safeguards against a bus of power by giving each branch of government the power to check other branches
Checks and balances
The smaller of two bodies the make up the legislative branch of the U.S government based on equal right for women
Senate
The longer of two bodies that make up the legislative branch of the U.S government representation is based on population
House of Representatives
Proposed law
Bill
To ask that a decision be revied by higher court
Appeal
To bring charges of serious wrong doing against a public official
Impeach
Reject, as when the president rejects a law passed 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
Elector college
Relating to laws suits 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 entailed to all their rights
Citizen
To complete the official process of becoming a citizen
Naturalism
Feeling of love and devotion towards one country
Patriotism
Non-citizen living in the country
Resident alien
The responsibility of every citizen to serve on a jury when called
Jury duty
The willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at a great sacrifice
Civic virtue
