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Understanding Const.

TermDefinition
Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Popular Sovereignty A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
civilian a person who is not in the military
liberty freedom
Preamble Introduction to the Constitution that says what the Constitution was intended to protect
Justice fairness; rightfulness
Checks and Balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Federalism A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
House of Representatives the lower house of Congress, consisting of a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population. They are elected by the people every 2 years
Senate the upper house of Congress, consisting of two representatives from each state. Each member serves 6 years in their term.
Bill a draft of a proposed law being considered by a legislature
Electoral College a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president. The people do not vote directly!
Veto President's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
overriding a veto Congress can override the president's veto with a 2/3 majority vote.
article one of seven main divisions of the body of the Constitution
Impeach to bring formal charges of serious wrongdoing against an official in government, like the president. This is Congress' most extreme check over the executive branch.
delegate A person appointed or elected to represent others, like a Senator or member of the House of Representatives
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