| A | B |
|---|
| amendment | a change to the Constitution |
| cabinet | the president's advisors |
| concurrent powers | powers given to both state and federal government |
| delegated powers | powers given to the federal government |
| founding fathers | writers of the constitution |
| judicial branch | interprets the laws |
| limited government | size of government wanted by framers |
| majority rules | Those in power |
| popular sovereignty | Consent of the governed |
| repeal | to do away with |
| reserved powers | Powers set aside for the states |
| separation of powers | Making sure one branch doesn't get too powerful |
| veto | To deny |
| Articles of Confederation | Weak due to no taxation, no executive or judicial branch |
| Constitution | Our written government |
| Mayflower Compact | Planted the idea of self rule |
| Legislative Branch | Makes the laws |
| Executive Branch | Enforces the laws |
| Preamble | Starts with We The People |
| federalism | Division of powers between state and federal |
| 27 times | Number of amendments |
| bi-cameral | Two houses |
| Articles | Outlines the organization/powers of gov't |
| 1st President | George Washington |
| Virginia Plan | Pro Federal Government/Big State |
| New Jersey Plan | Pro State Government/Small State |
| Great Compromise | Created two house legislature |
