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Constitutionalism
Basic principle that government and those who govern must obey the law; the rule of law
Senatorial Courtesy
Concept of dividing authority between multiple branches of government
Rule of Law
Idea that government, its officials and the citizenry are always subject to the law
Articles
The parts of the constitution
Unconstitutional
A law or executive act that is not permitted under the constitution
Judicial Review
Established power of the court system to strike down passed laws if they are ‘unconstitutional’
Checks and Balances
A system that allows each branch some control and oversight over the other branches
Amendment
A formal change to the Constitution
Treaty
A legally binding agreement between sovereign countrys
Federalism
A government system in which powers are divided between a central and local/state governments
Veto
The President’s ability to refuse to sign a bill into law
Electoral College
The system the founders created to elect the President and Vice President
Executive Agreement
A pact made by the President with a head of a foreign state; has force of law but does not require approval of Senate (Unlike treaty)
Ratification
To formally approve of something
