📖 Constitution Terms
The highest law that explains how the the government is organized and what power it has
Constitution
The elected leader of Michigan's executive branch
Governor
Ballot?
The form used by voters to cast their votes in an election
A person who has legal rights and responsibilities in Michigan and United States.
Citizen
A rule created and enforced by the government.
Law
What is the Amendment
A change or addition to the Constitution
Checks and balances
A system that prevents one branch from becoming more powerful.
The Governor's power to reject a bill passed by the Legislature.
Veto
To make a choice in an election or on a public issue.
Vote
What is a bill
A proposed law that has not yet been approved.
A major section of the Constitution that covers a specific topic.
Article
What is the Judicial Branch?
The branch of government that interprets laws and settles legal disputes through the courts.
The government position filled by election or appointment.
Public Office
What is a Petition
A formal request signed by citizens asking the government to take action
A law made by a city, township, or county government
Ordinance
The highest judicial court in a country or state.
Supreme Court
The branch of government led by the Governor that carries out state laws.
What is the General Election
The election where voters choose who will hold public office.
A vote by citizens to approve or reject a law
Referendum
Freedoms and protections guaranteed by the Constitution
Rights
Michigan's lawmaking body made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
Legislature
What is the Legislative Branch?
The branch of government that makes state laws. It includes the Senate and House of Representatives.
What is the Primary Election
An election used to choose each party's candidate for the general election.
Majority Vote?
More than half of the votes cast
What is a Tax?
Money collected by the government to pay for public services.