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for College english project
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Supermajority | a majority that is larger than a simple majority |
| repeal | to cancel or revoke a law by a legislative act |
| How did Jefferson and Madison differ on amending the constitution | Jefferson believed the constitution should be revised every generation while Madison believed laws are stronger the longer they exist and chaos could occur between revisions |
| What is the 2 ways a constitutional amendment can be proposed | 1. by congress with 2/3s senate approval 2. by national convention with 2/3s approval |
| what are 2 methods to ratify a constitutional amendment | 1. propose amendment is approved by 3/4s state legislature 2. state conventions need 3/4s approval |
| executive agreements | arrangements or compacts the U.S. president makes with foreign leaders or foreign governments |
| political party | organized group that seeks to win elections in order to influence the activities of government |
| cabinet | a group of advisors consisting of the heads of the executive departments |
| gridlock | Inability to govern effectively due to separation of powers |
| electoral college | body of 538 people from the 50 states that vote the president and vice president |
| what is the difference between an executive agreement and a treaty | A treaty requires senates approval |
| what is the main goal of a political party | to win eections |
| what are 3 criticisms of the constitution | 1. A system that creates gridlock 2. Questions about representation 3. The electoral college |
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