| A | B |
|---|
| Constitution | a document that sets out laws and principles of gov't |
| Execute | carry out laws |
| Bills of rights | list of freedoms gov't promises to protect |
| Economic Depression | period when business activity slows |
| Land Ordinance of 1785 | division of northwest territories |
| Northwest Ordinance | gov't set up for northwest territories |
| Legislative Branch | branch that passes laws |
| Executive Branch | branch that carries out the laws |
| Judicial Branch | branch that interprets the laws |
| Override | overrule |
| Impeach | bring formal charges against official |
| Amend | fix or change |
| Compromise | settlement agreed upon both sides |
| Virginia Plan | two houses based on population |
| New Jersey Plan | one house based on one vote |
| Great Compromise | two house, one pop, one equal |
| Three Fifths Compromise | 3of every 5 slaves be counted as part of pop |
| Republic | nation which votes to elect representatives |
| Separation of POwers | system in which government is divided among branches |
| Federalism | division of powers btw states and government |
| Electoral College | group of people meet 4 yrs to vote on VP and Prez |
| Checks and Balances | limits on government control |
| Bill | proposed law |
| Veto | reject |
