Government vocab

a system of justice in which two parties argue against each other in the presence of a judge and , sometimes , a jury.

a policy or program that provides opportunities for traditionally disadvantaged groups to help them overcome the effects of discrimination

ACA a 2010 act signed by Barack Obama , commonly known as "obamacare" . this law expanded public and private health insurance , mandated that most uninsured individuals received coverage , and provided funds to reduce healthcare costs .

alterations to the constitution of a nation or state . the U.S constitution has been amended 27 times.

an act protecting people with disabilities from discrimination in employment and public service

a total lack of government

a series of writings produced by anti - federalists that criticized the U.S constitution during the debates over its ratification.

courts that hear appeals on points of law decided by lower courts.

the authority of a court to review legal decisions made by a lower court.

controversial ; not automatically assumed by reasonable people.

the main part of the U.S constitution . article one (1) covers the legislative branch. article two (2) the executive branch . and article three (3) the judicial branch ; articles four (4) through seven (7) cover the equal powers of the states , the creation of the amendments, general provisions , and the ratification process.

the plan of government for the united states during the revolutionary war and for several years after the war ; it was replaced by the constitution.

a government controlled by a individual or small group with absolute political power . there are no restrictions on the rulers or rulers' power.

 in government , power that is recognized as legitimate.