| A | B |
|---|
| legislative branch | The lawmaking part of government |
| bicameral | Having two law-making parts. This term comes from Latin words meaning "two rooms". |
| bill | a proposed law |
| veto | To reject a proposed law or a bill. Only the president can veto bills. |
| executive branch | the part of the government that “executes” (carries out) the laws |
| impeach | to formally accuse an official of a crime related to official duties |
| judicial branch | the part of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, that interprets the laws |
| checks and balances | the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches |
| amendment | a change to the Constitution |
| federalism | a constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments |
| bill of rights | a formal listing of the basic rights of citizens |
| ratify | To formally approve a plan or an agreement. |
