Vocab
section 1
section 2
section 3
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100
idea that gov is created by and subject to the will of the people
What is popular sovereignty
100
the power of the pres to reject legislation
What is a veto
100
a majority more than 1/2
What is supermajority
100
organized group that aims to win elections
What is political party
100
division of government powers
What is separation of powers
200
power divided in central gov and territorial sub divisions
What is federalism
200
principle that everyone has to follow the law
What is the rule of law
200
amendment that gave women the right to vote
What is the 19th amendment
200
event that causes gov to be at a stand still
What is gridlock
200
makes constitution the supreme law of the land
What is supremacy clause
300
power to check the other branches by declaring unconstitutional
What is judicial review
300
branch of gov that makes laws
What is the legislative branch
300
to cancel or revoke it by executive act
What is a repeal
300
arrangements with other countries
What is executive agreement
300
powers and functions of gov are limited
What is limited gov.
400
to cancel a law by a legislative act
What is a repeal
400
branch of gov that interprets laws
What is the judicial branch
400
amendement 1-10
What is bill of rights
400
body of people that cast votes for president by states
What is electoral college
400
abolished alcohol
What is the 18th amendment
500
leaders of executive departments
What is the cabinet
500
branch of gov that carries out laws
What is the executive branch
500
amendment that gave 18 year olds the right to vote
What is 26th amendment
500
chooses the cabinet
What is the president
500
abolished slavery
What is 13th amendment
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