| A | B |
|---|
| delegate | a person chosen to speak or act for another person or group |
| Justice | fair and equal treatment under the law |
| Articles of Confederation | First plan of government for America but was too weak |
| federal | a system of government in which power is divided between a central gov't and state gov't |
| checks and balances | a plan to keep any part (branch) of gov't from becoming too powerful |
| Judicial Branch | this branch interprets laws and decided whether laws go against the Constitution |
| Legislative Branch | makes the laws |
| Executive Branch | applies or enforces, carries out the law; vetoes bills |
| Limited Gov't | all parts of gov't must obey the law |
| Popular Sovereignty | People elect their leaders. all power is held by the people! |
| Separation of Power | gov't power is divided between the 3 branches of gov't |
| anti-federalist | a person who favored state and individual rights |
| federalist | a person who favored the constitution |
| ratify | to approve |
