| A | B |
|---|
| Authority comes from the people | Popular sovereignty |
| Dividing power among 3 branches | Separation of powers |
| Makes the laws | Legislative branch |
| Interprets the laws | Judicial branch |
| Executes or carries out the laws | Executive branch |
| Having 2 houes | Bicameral |
| Supreme law of the land | Constitution |
| Limitations placed on branches - others help control | Checks & balances |
| Reject | Veto |
| Power of courts to determine Constitutionality | Judicial review |
| Court case for judicial review | Marbury v Madison |
| Violation of the Constitution | Unconstitutional |
| Power divided among local, state, and national government | Federalism |
| To change | Amenda |
| To approve | Ratify |
| To reverse | Repeal |
| 1st 10 Amendments | Bill of Rights |
| Agreement b/w President and heads of other nations | Executive agreement |
| Organized group - influences govt activity | Political parties |
| Executive branch department | Cabinet |
