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gov vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| amendment | a change to a law either one that's already been passed or one still being passed |
| appellate jurisdiction | the power to reverse or modify the lower courts decision |
| electoral college | a body of representatives empowered to select a candidate for a specific office. |
| executive branch | branch of government responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws made by legislative branch |
| electors | a person who has the right to vote in an election |
| elastic clause | grants Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its powers |
| federalism | system of government that divides the power between a central authority and smaller units |
| due process of law | means the gov must follow fair procedures and ensure equal protection of the law |
| grand jury | a group of people selected to sit on a jury that decide whether the prosecutors evidence provides probable cause |
| habeas corpus law | a court order that requires authorities to bring a prisoner before a court to determine guilty or not |
| house of reps | lower chamber of the u.s. Congress responsible for creating and passing federal laws |
| impeachment | the process of bringing charges against a gov official for wrongdoing |
| judicial review | the power of the court to examine and declare unconstitutional to any law or action |
| legislative branch | the part of government responsible for making laws and controlling gov spending |
| naturalization | the legal process by which a non citizen becomes a full citizen of a new country. |
| original jurisdiction | the authority of a court to be the first court to hold trails of certain kinds of cases. |
| pardon | an official act by the president or by governor forgiving a person convicted for a crime |
| pocket veto | when the president can reject a bill, when Congress is not in session |
| ratification | formally approved |
| republic | an indirect form of democracy in which people elect reps to make a decision. |
| separation of powers | division of gov powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. |
| system of checks and balances | a system in which each branch of gov Is able to limit the power of other branches. |
| senate | the upper house in legislative branch |
| supreme court | major courthouse in the u.s. and for the government to decide if unconstitutional |
| taxes | an extra cost on something |
| treaty | a formal agreement between nations |
| veto | a refusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill |
| the congressional record | journal with all the records of congress |
| judicial branch | interpret laws |
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