| A | B |
|---|
| term | number of years one holds office |
| impeachment | process of formally charging an official of a criminal misconduct while in office |
| republic | nation ruled by direct representatives |
| bill | a proposal for a law |
| law | a rule or regulation agreed upon by the people |
| democracy | government ruled by the people |
| checks and balances | system which allows the 3 branches of government to limit the powers of the others |
| elastic clause | clause which gives Congress the power to make all laws which are necessary and proper |
| federalist | people who favored the Constitution |
| veto | to reject |
| preamble | introduction to the Constitution |
| Congress | law making body of government--consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives |
| Bill of Rights | first 10 amendments to the Constitution--guarantee personal freedoms |
| amendment | addition or change to the Constitution |
| electoral college | group of 538 who officially elect the President |
| cabinet | group of Presidential advisors |
| treaties | written agreement between nations |
| ratification | to give formal approval |
