| A | B |
|---|
| constitution | a written plan of government |
| republic | a system of government where people choose representatives to govern them |
| Bill of Rights | first ten amendments to the Constitution |
| Confederation | a loose alliance of states |
| depression | an economic condition where business slows and unemployment rises |
| executive branch | the branch of government that carries out the laws |
| legislative branch | The branch that makes the laws |
| judicial branch | interprets the laws |
| ratify | to approve |
| bicameral | 2 two house legislature |
| compromise | an agreement |
| amendment | a change |
| federalist | People who supported a strong national government |
| anti-federalist | People who did not support a strong national government |
| due process | guarantees he accused to face their accuser, and a fair and speedy trial |
| federalism | a division of powers between the states and national government |
| separation of powers | The principle that splits the power of the government into 3 branches |
| checks and balances | The principle that allows each branch to have equal power and keep the others in check |
| impeach | To bring charges against a high official |
| veto | to reject a bill |
