| A | B |
|---|
| compromise | each side gives up something to reach an agreement |
| Three-Fifths Compromise | three out of every five slaves would be counted for the population and taxation |
| Preamble | starting of the Constitution |
| separation of powers | each branch of the government has different and separate powers |
| checks and balances | systen to guard against any one branch of the government becoming to powerful |
| veto | to refuse to sign into law |
| Federalists | formerly nationalist group that wanted a strong national government |
| federal | refers to national gevernment |
| Antifederalists | group of people who were not happy with the Constitution |
| amendment | an addition ot change to the Constitution |
