Amendment

A formal written change to the constitution

Veto

To reject a potential law

Precedent

Something said or done that may serve as an example

Cabinet

A group of close advisors or consultants

Executive

The branch of government, headed by the president that carries out the nation's laws

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

Unconstitutional

Not permitted by the constitution

Legislative

The branch of government, is made up by Congress, which makes the nation's laws

Judicial Review

A power of the Supreme Court to review laws passed by Congress to determine if they are constitutional or not

Executive Agreement

An agreement between two or more leaders