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Understanding Government: Key Terms and Concepts

Dive into the vocabulary of legislature, Parliament, common law, and more. Learn about the branches of government, precedents, and enlightenment ideals shaping laws and governance. Enhance your knowledge with this comprehensive guide.

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Understanding Government: Key Terms and Concepts

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  1. Unit 3 Vocabulary

  2. Legislature • Assembly of elected members with the power to amend, pass, and repeal laws in the government

  3. Parliament • A type of legislature used in countries who model their government after the United Kingdom (Westminster System)

  4. Precedent • A legal decision serving as an authoritative rule • Justification for situations

  5. Common Law • The system of law based on custom or court decisions • Law originating in England

  6. Mercantilism • Economic theory • The prosperity of a nation is dependent upon its supply of capital (earnings)

  7. Boycott • to abstain from buying or using

  8. Repeal • To revoke or annul (law, tax, duty) by legislative enactment

  9. Confederation • Permanent union of sovereign states • Union of 13 original US states under the Articles of Confederation • 1781-1789

  10. Ratify • To confirm/pass

  11. Amend • To alter, modify, or rephrase

  12. Legislative Branch • Branch of government that makes the laws • Also known as Congress • Only branch of government listed in the Articles of Confederation • Two Houses • House of Representatives • Senate

  13. Judicial Branch • Branch of government that interprets the laws • System of courts • Supreme Court

  14. Executive Branch • Branch of government that passes the laws (executes) • President

  15. Enlightenment • Time period when liberty, democracy, republicanism, and religious tolerance became emphasized

  16. Preamble • Introductory statement in a document • Explains the purpose and philosophy of the document • Constitution

  17. Article • Section of the Constitution • 7

  18. Amendment • A change made to a law, bill, or motion

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