| A | B |
|---|
| 10 years | How often there is a census |
| Executive, Legislative, Judicial | 3 branches of government |
| Great Compromise | Ideas from New Jersey & Virginia |
| James Madison | Father of the Constitution |
| Treason | Only crime in Constitution |
| Preamble | Starts with "We the people" |
| Republic | Form of government in U.S. |
| Checks & balances | System that keeps all branches equal |
| All citizens | must obey federal & state laws |
| Federal laws | Stronger than state laws |
| Congress | Can declare war |
| House of Representatives | Where appropriation (money) bills start |
| Senate | Holds impeachment trial |
| Electoral college | Officially elects President |
| 2/3 vote | Vote to override veto |
| 10 | Number of working days to override a pocket veto |
| Fee to vote | Illegal |
| Eminanat domain | Government pays you when they take your property |
| Can not tax | goods shipped overseas |
| People in Washington D.C. | Can vote for President |
