Government and Civics Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key government, political, and constitutional terms.

Cabinet

A group of people who help the president.

Federal

The national government.

Census

A count of everyone living in the country.

Impeach

To officially accuse a government leader of doing something wrong.

Veto

When the president says no to a bill.

Override

When Congress passes a bill after the president says no.

Treaty

An agreement between countries.

Executive Order

A rule made by the president.

Bill

An idea for a new law.

Appeal

Asking a higher court to look at a decision again.

Judicial Review

When the Supreme Court decides if a law follows the Constitution.

Third Party

A political party that is not Democrat or Republican.

Conservative

A person who usually supports traditional ideas and less government change.

Liberal

A person who usually supports change and more government help.

Midterm Election

An election halfway through a president's term.

Electoral College

The group that officially chooses the president.

Amendments

Changes or additions to the Constitution.