US Constitution Vocab List #2

the written account of everything said in Congress

to try to overthrow your country’s government or help your country’s enemies during war

a proposed law

Senate

to review a President’s veto and vote to still pass the bill; this must be completed in both houses of Congress

a document that lists the objects being looked for and where it will be looked for

this allows the Constitution to be stretched in order to make changes that are necessary

this is used in the Senate to ensure that there are always some Senators with experience/knowledge in the Senate. It means that 1/3 of the Senate is up for reelection every 2 years

to allow soldiers to stay in your home

a count of the citizens of US that is taken every 10 years

house of representatives

to lie

a person does not have to testify against themselves

the idea that the government’s authority comes from the people

within the country

a principle that divides the functions of government among the three branches

trade and other business dealings between two or more states

the Constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments

principle says laws are passed by majority vote and elections are decided by majority of voters

an organization that promotes the view of some part of the public on specific issues in order to influence government policy

a formal listing of the basic rights of US citizens; first 10 amendments

an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone’s property

giving testimony that can be used against oneself

the concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out laws

a person who is required to defend himself in a legal action