vocab 1
Changes to the Constitution:
amendments
To reject bills:
veto
What is the main power of the Legislative Branch?
to make laws
To accuse the president of crimes:
impeach
What are justices?
They are judges of the Supreme Court
Why does the Preamble mention liberty and justice?
the writers wanted to make sure the Constitution protected individual rights
What is an amendment?
changes to the constitution
What is he separation of powers?
To keep on Branch of government from getting to powerful
Why are amendments important?
they allow for changes in the existing document so we can have better rules as life changes
People who choose a group of electors to vote for the president:
electoral college
What are the two houses of Congress called?
House of Representatives and Senate
The government applies laws that work equally for everyone this is called:
rule of law
What are the first three words of Gouverneur Morris wrote in the Preamble?
"We the People"
What are the main powers of Congress?
To make laws, to raise an army or navy, and to declare war
Why are delegators careful to preserve the separation of powers?
They wanted to make sure one Branch of government does not become too powerful