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Amendment
A formal written change to the constitution
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Veto
To reject a potential law
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Precedent
Something said or done that may serve as an example
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Cabinet
A group of close advisors or consultants
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Executive
The branch of government, headed by the president that carries out the nation's laws
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Judicial
The part of the government that holds the power to interpret laws to find out what they mean and make sure they are constitutional
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Unconstitutional
Not permitted by the constitution
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Legislative
The branch of government, is made up by Congress, which makes the nation's laws
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Judicial Review
A power of the Supreme Court to review laws passed by Congress to determine if they are constitutional or not
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Executive Agreement
An agreement between two or more leaders