A | B |
Abolish | To get rid of completely. |
Amend | To change. |
Bicameral | 2 houses |
Enumerated | Numbered or specifically listed. |
Ex Post Facto | Punishing someone today for something they did in the past that was legal. |
Expressed Powers | Powers of Cogress specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution. |
Federalism | System of government in which power is divided between a central government and state governments. |
Impeach | Formally bring charges of wrongdoing against a government official. |
Implied Powers | Powers not specifically given to Congress but they still have. |
Incapacitated | Physically or mentally unable to perform a task or job. |
Indicted | Officially charged with a crime. |
Jurisdiction | Area of Authority. |
Libel | Writing something that is untrue that hurts a person's reputation or career. |
Petition | A request for a change in government. |
Repeal | To cancel. |
Search Warrant | Official document giving the police the right to enter your home or business. |
Slander | Saying something untrue that hurts a person's reputation or career. |
Subpoena | A written court order to appear in court. |
Suffrage | The right to vote. |
Ratification | To formally approve or accept. |