| A | B |
|---|
| articles | A division of the constitution that covers a general topic. |
| jurisdiction | The authority of the Supreme Court and other federal courts to rule on cases. |
| supremacy clause | Says that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the US shall be supreme law of the land. |
| amendments | Changes to the constitution |
| popular sovereignty | the constitution is based on the concept and rule by the people. |
| Federalism | power is divided between national and state governments. |
| separation of powers | each branch has its responsibilities. |
| checks and balances | whereby each branch of government exercises some control over the others. |
| vetoing | rejection of a bill. |
| judicial review | the power of the supreme court to declare laws and actions of local, state, ot national government unconstitution |
