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Constitution Vocab (

Chapter 3

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Changes made to the constitution. Amendment
To take lower court's decision to a higher court. Appeal
An amount of money set aside for a special purpose. Appropriation
A proposed law. Bill
Basic set of laws and principles establishing the nation's government. Constitution
To differ in opinion. Dissent
Fair and legal proceedings. Due Process
Voter who actually elects the president and vice-president. Elector
Groups of people usually motivated by self-interest. (special interest groups) Faction
A system of government where by power is divided among levels of government. Federalism
A serious crime. Felony
When the legislative process comes to a standstill because political opponents block each others efforts. It can lead to a political paralysis of the government. Gridlock
Not biased or prejudiced. Impartial
A charge of wrong doing. Impeachment
The power of the courts to decide if laws and other government actions are valid under the U.S. Constitution. Judicial Review
The right to interpret and apply the law. Jurisdiction
A less serious crime than a felony, such as theft of a small amount of money. Misdemeanor
A formal request. Petition
A decision by a court of law that serves as an example for deciding similar future cases. Precedent
An order to stop; A law that makes something illegal. Prohibition
The number of persons needed to be present to conduct business. Quorum
Official Approval. Ratification
To officially withdraw or cancel. Repeal
The temporary suspension of a sentence. Reprieve
Money; Income Revenue
The right of voting. Suffrage
In complete agreement; Of one mind and opinion. Unanimous
A formal rejection of legislation by chief executive. (The President) Veto
Judicial order authorizing arrest, search, or seizure. Warrant
A legal document asking someone to perform or refrain from an act. Writ
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