civics

what branch makes the laws, enforces the laws (making sure they are being followed) and decides if the laws are constitutional?

Legislative, executive, judicial

judicial review

Allows the supreme court to cancel laws and government actions that go against the constitution.

elastic clause

allows congress to make necessary laws in order to fufill their responsibilities.

executive order

allows the president to give instructions without going through congress.

minority party

Political party with less elected members

political parties

unite people with common views and support candidate to gain office

third parties

any party other than democrats & republicans

primary election

nominating election helt to choose party candidates who will run in the general election

offical changes, corrections, or additions to the constitution

amendments

inaugration day

the day a new presdient and vice president are sworn into office (january 20)

number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency

270

repeal

the ability to remove an amendment

supreme court’s term

life