Tuesday, January 6, 2009

More Vocab

checks and balances--the three branches of government have equal power, and each balances out the other. Therefore, none can get more powerful than the other (in theory).
suffrage--the right to vote
impeach--to accuse an elected official of crimes or impropriety.
amendments--changes to the Constitution


Federalists: Anti-Federalists
Washington Jefferson
Madison
Hamilton

Delegated powers--powers given to Congress
bicameral--two sections. Congress is bicameral because it has two parts--Senate and House of Representatives.

If I forgot to add any of the terms, or you have a question, please post a comment or email me directly @ dcaseyrowe@gmail.com

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