Vocabulary
Power assigned to a person
Vested
What does Article ||| establish?
Article ||| creates the Supreme Court and authorizes congress to create lower federal courts. Also establishing the judicial branch
1777
The Articles of Confederation were adopted .
To have an agreement or agree with something or someone
Concurrence
What is the job of the executive branch?
The executive branch executes, or carries out laws.
March 1789
The constitution became the law of the land.
A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law making body
Veto
What was George Washington doing before he was elected for president?
He was the leader of the Continental Army.
1791
The bill of rights were added.
Checks and balances
What does Article V state?
Article V describes how the constitution can be changed.(An amendment)
1774
The first continental congress.
To charge with misconduct
Impeachment
List three elements of the Intolerable Acts.
Increasing government power, House British troops, Appointed officials.
1776
The US declared independence from Great Britain.