| A | B |
|---|
| Executive | the branch of government that enforces the laws |
| Federalism | the division of power between local, state, and federal givernment |
| Congress | the Senate and Houseof Representatives make up this legislative body |
| Legistlative | the branch of government that makes the laws |
| Representative | someone who looks out for the interests of their areas citizens |
| Constitution | a written plan of government |
| Bill of Rights | the first 10amendments to the United States Constitution |
| Veto | the Presidents power to reject a bill (not sign into law) |
| Judicial | the branch of government that explains the laws |
| majority | more than half (51% +) |
| ratify | to officially approve |
| government | the political structure of a country or people |
| amendment | an addition to the constitution |
| bill | a proposed idea for a law |
| cabinet | the President's group of official advisors (ex. Secretary of...) |
| confederation | a loose union of individual states with each state keeping most of its power |
| Supreme Court | highest court in the United States of America |
| checks and balances | the system by which one branch of government can control or limit the power of another |
