JUDICIAL REVIEW- re-examination by judges: a reassessment or re-examination by judges of a
decision or proceeding by a lower court or a government department
CONSTITUTION- statement of fundamental laws: a written statement outlining the basic laws or principles by which a country or organization is governed
PREAMBLE- introductory explanation: a section at the beginning of a speech, report, or formal document that introduces what follows
SUPREME COURT- highest court: the highest federal court, consisting of nine justices appointed by the President with the advice and consent of Congress and making decisions solely on constitutional matters
BILL OF RIGHTS- first 10 amendments of the constitution.
CONSTITUTION- statement of fundamental laws: a written statement outlining the basic laws or principles by which a country or organization is governed
PREAMBLE- introductory explanation: a section at the beginning of a speech, report, or formal document that introduces what follows
SUPREME COURT- highest court: the highest federal court, consisting of nine justices appointed by the President with the advice and consent of Congress and making decisions solely on constitutional matters
BILL OF RIGHTS- first 10 amendments of the constitution.