| A | B |
|---|
| unalienable right | liberty |
| purpose of government | protecting rights of individuals |
| Thomas Jefferson | "We hold these truths to be self-evident" |
| cause of the American Revolution | debt from French and Indian War |
| republic | ruled by elected representatives |
| popular sovereignty | people hold the power |
| Articles of Confederation | weak national government |
| U.S. Constitution drafted | 1787 |
| Declaration of Independence signed | July 4, 1776 |
| Judicial branch has this power over Congress | declare laws unconstitutional |
| President has this power on the Courts | appoint judges |
| Congress has this power over the President | override a veto |
| Federalism | sharing power between state and national govt |
| Bill of Rights | First 10 Ammendments |
| Enforces and carries out the laws | Executive branch |
| Makes the Laws | Legislative branch |
| Interprets the law | Judicial branch |
| U.S. Constitution | Supreme law of the Land |
| Federalist papers | used to interpret the Constitution |
| Boston Tea Party | Response to British duties on tea |
