Statehood-the status of being one of the states in the United States.

Amendment-a change or addition to a law.

Veto-means “I forbid” in Latin. The power of one department or branch to forbid an action by another department or branch.
Example-the framers of the Constitution gave the President the power to veto acts of Congress to prevent the Legislature from becoming too powerful.

Political Party-organizations that wish to achieve control of the process of government.