Unit 3 Vocabulary. Legislature Assembly of elected members with the power to amend, pass, and repeal laws in the government.

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Unit 3 Vocabulary

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

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

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

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

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

Boycott to abstain from buying or using

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

Confederation Permanent union of sovereign states Union of 13 original US states under the Articles of Confederation

Ratify To confirm/pass

Amend To alter, modify, or rephrase

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

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

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

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

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

Article Section of the Constitution 7

Amendment A change made to a law, bill, or motion