| A | B |
|---|
| constitution | a written plan of government |
| citizen | an official member of a city, state, or nation |
| territory | an area of land that is ruled by a government; a frontier region before it became a state |
| ordinance | a law |
| federal | form of government in which states share power with central government |
| republic | government in which citizens elect leaders to represent them |
| ratify | officially accept |
| democracy | government in which the people make political decisions by voting and majority rules |
| checks and balances | a system separating government so each part keeps others from taking too much power |
| veto | to refuse to approve |
| unconstitutional | not in agreement with the Constitution |
| amendment | a change made to the Constitution |
| inauguration | ceremony at which a government official is sworn into office |
| Cabinet | group appointed by President to help govern |
| political party | group that works together to gain power |
| interest | fee a borrower pays to a lender |
| capital | city where a state or national government officially meets |
