vocabulary
the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all.
what is majority rule?
the powers that the constitution specifically gives to the federal government.
what are delegated powers?
the lawmaking branch of government.
what is the legislative branch?
a written change to the constitution.
what is a amendment?
the government also changes when part of what is interpreted in a new way.
what is the Constitution?
the begging of the U.S constitution which describes it's purposes.
what is the preamble?
to print money, declare war, and maintain armed forces fall under these government powers.
what is delegated powers?
the branch that interprets laws and punishes lawbreakers.
what is the judicial branch?
the article of the constitution that outlines the process for making amendments.
what is article V?
this is the other word for the president's advisors.
what is a cabinet?
the lawmaking branch of the government.
what is the legislative branch?
the states and federal government are allowed to collect taxes under this government power.
what is concurrent powers?
the branch that is responsible for executing, or carrying out the country's laws.
what is the executive branch?
the process after an amendment has been proposed.
what is ratification?
when considering the three ways to change the constitution, minimum wage is an example of.
what is interpretation?
the refusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill.
what is a veto?
these powers are shared by federal and state governments.
what are concurrent powers?
the executive branch is headed by this person.
who is the president?
the process if the people do not agree with an amendment.
what is repealed?
traditions observed that are not part of the constitution.
what is the unwritten constitution?
the leaders of the executive departments who also act as advisers to the president.
what is a cabinet?
the government powers that establish local governments, conduct elections, charter banks, license professional workers and make marriage laws.
what are reserved powers?
this is to ensure that no branch becomes too powerful.
what are checks and balances?
an amendment becomes part of this after being ratified.
what is the written constitution?
the inaugural is an example of.
what is the constitutional custom?