1. Chapter 5: Shaping a New Nation
Vocabulary

2. judicial review – the Supreme Court’s power to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional
impeach – to formally charge an official with misconduct in office
extradition - legal surrender of a fugitive to the jurisdiction of another state, country, or government for trial

3. habeas corpus – a court order requiring authorities to bring a prisoner before the court to determine whether the prisoner is being held legally
bill of attainder - a legislative act finding a person guilty of treason or felony without a trial
ex post facto - a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions committed prior to the enactment of the law

4. quorum – the minimum number of members of an assembly that must be present to make a meeting valid
elector - a person who has the right to vote in an election; a member of the electoral college
electoral college – a group selected by the states to elect the president and vice-president

5. veto - right to reject a decision or proposal made by a lawmaking body
ratify - sign or give formal consent to; approve