Vocab Flashcards
(25 cards)
Attorney general
Head of us department of justice and considered the chief lawyer of the nation
Amendment
A change to the constitution
Bill
An idea for a law
Checks and balance
Each branch of government has some ability to limit the actions of the other two branches
Delegated powers
Power given to the federal government
Federalism
To separate ate powers between the state government and the central government /// To be assigned specific duties that must be completed
Impeach
To accuse someone of commuting a crime
Inalienable
Rights that can’t be taken away
Limited government
Idea that all must follow the law
Natural born
To be born in the United States
Naturalized
To become a citizen by taking a test
Pardon
Forgiving one for a crime committed
Petition
A formal written request made to an official person or organized body
Popular sovereignty
Power rests in the hands of the people
Republicanism
Form of government where citizens elect representatives to make laws
Reserved power
Powers given to the states
Secretary of State
The presidential advisor in charge of foreign affairs
Secretary of defense
The presidential advisor in charge of the armed forces
Separation of power
The idea to spread power between the 3 branches of government
Treaty
An arrangement based on negotiation
Legislative branch
Created the law
Executive branch
Enforces the law (executes the law)
Judicial branch
Interpret the law
Justices
The name given to the judges in the Supreme Court
