| A | B |
| Branches of Government | The three different sections of the Government. |
| Checks and Balances | They keep control so one person does not get all of the power. |
| Legislative Branch | This branch is responsible for making laws. |
| Judicial Branch | This branch contains the courts. |
| Executive Branch | This branch is where the president has all of the power. |
| Constitution | This document helps define the country as a democracy. |
| Vetoes | This is a power of the president used to deny bills. |
| Seperation of Powers | The division of power between the legislative,executive and judicial branch. |
| Senate | A group of elected officials that serve 6 years, there are 2 from each state. |
| House of Representatives | A group of elected officials that serve 2 years. |