| A | B |
|---|
| precedent | a ruling that is used as the basis for judicial decision |
| abolish | to put an end to |
| antifederalist | a person who is opposed to the constitution |
| charter | a plan of government |
| declaration | a written or spoken statement that clearly announces something |
| council | a gathering of persons called together to discuss a problem or give advice |
| electoralcollege | a group of people who elect th President and Vice President |
| federalist | a person who supported the Constitution |
| inalienable | rights not able to be taken away |
| compromise | an agreement in which each side agrees to give up something to get something more important |
| preamble | introduction to the Constitution |
| political | of or involved in government |
| independence | freedom from the control of others |
| veto | reject a bill |
| judicial | decides how the laws should be applied |
| legislative | makes the laws |
| executive | makes sure the laws are carried out |
