| A | B |
| ratify | to accept |
| constitution | a written form of government |
| compromise | when both sides give up something to settle and agreement |
| citizen | an offical member city/state/country |
| republic | government where citizens elect their leaders |
| democracy | government where people have a voice in government |
| delegates | representatives |
| checks and balances | 3 branches of gov. check on each other |
| ammendment | a change to the constitution |