Civics Vocabulary 1

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_________ were adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777

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Articles of Confederation

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The supreme law of the United States of America

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Constitution

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An introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law.

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Preamble

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To sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

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Ratify

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An organization which consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league.

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Confederation

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A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

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Delegate

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Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

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Appeal

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A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

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Veto

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What is made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress?

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Legislative Branch

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_________ decides the constitutionality of federal laws and resolves other disputes about federal laws.

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Judicial Branch