A
are binding agreements between nations and become part of international law
Treaty
when a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court
Appeal
approval of agreement by the state
Ratify
gives citizens freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest
1st Amendment
provides a speedy and public trial by jury for all who are accused of a crime
6th Amendment
a draft of a proposed law presented for discussion
Bill
is a body of high-ranking state officials, typically consisting of the executive branch's top leaders. Members of a cabinet are usually called cabinet ministers or secretaries
Cabinet
a meeting of people for a common purpose
Convention
carries out and enforces laws. It includes the president, vice president, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards, commissions, and committees
Executive Branch
states that soldiers cannot take over a home without the homeowner’s permission
3rd Amendment
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
Veto
is an expression of the President's forgiveness after conviction or completion of sentence
Pardon
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Liberty
in government and law, an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution
Amendment
grants the right to bear arms or keep a weapon to protect yourself and family
2nd Amendment
a length of time of a public official in office
Term
groups of Members appointed to investigate, debate, and report on legislation
Committee
assign a job or role to (someone)
Appoint
is made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress. Among other powers, the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies
Legislative Branch
allows all citizens fair treatment, a person cannot be forced to serve as a witness against himself when accused of a crime
5th Amendment
refers to one or multiple governing parties that hold a majority of seats in a legislature.
Majority
to charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct
Impeach
a judge or magistrate, in particular a judge of the Supreme Court of a country or state
Justice
is in charge of deciding the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and whether a law breaks the rules of the Constitution
Judicial Branch
protects Americans from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure
4th Amendment