The Constitution Vocabulary Review

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A change to the Constitution or any other contract.

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amendment

Front

To approve and make a written document official.

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ratify

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A formal agreement between two or more nations.

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treaty

Front

To reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law.

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veto

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A group of advisors to the president including the heads of important departments.

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cabinet

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Laws and/or rules in conflict with the Constitution.

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unconstitutional

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The act of accusing a government official of serious crimes.

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impeachment

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The branch of government that makes the laws.

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Legislative Branch

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The branch of government that carries out the laws.

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Executive Branch

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The branch of government that interprets the laws and settles disagreements.

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Judicial Branch