Chapter 9: Constitution Vocabulary

Front

The idea that the authority of government comes from the people

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

Law-making part of government

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

A proposed law

Back

bill

Front

To reject a proposed law or bill

Back

veto

Front

The part of government that "executes" (carries out) the laws.

Back

Executive Branch

Front

The part of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, that interprets the law

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

To formally accuse an official of a crime related to official duties

Back

impeach

Front

The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

A change to the Constitution

Back

amendment

Front

The Constitutional system that shares power between the national and state government

Back

Federalism