Unit 1 Vocabulary

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Popular Sovereignty -

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The idea that the authority of government comes from the people.

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Veto

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to reject a proposed law

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Federalism

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divides power between the state and national government

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Amend

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to make minor changes in order to make it better

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Impeach

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to formally accuse of a crime

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Bicameral

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Having 2 lawmaking parts-latin for 2 rooms

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Ratify

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to accept a law or amendment officially by voting and signing

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Bill

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a proposed law

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Amendment

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a change or addition to the constitution

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Citizenship

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belonging to a country where YOU have rights, obligations, responsibilities, and privileges.