A | B |
Impeach | To accuse an official of wrongdoing |
Justices | Judges |
Checks and balances | A system that gives each branch of government different powers so that each branch can check on the others |
Census | Population count |
Preamble | Te introduction to the Constitution |
Delegate | A representative |
Convention | An important meeting |
Ambassador | A representative from one country to another |
Republic | A form of government where people elect representatives to run the country |
Federal system | A system where the states and national government share power |
Compromise | To reach an agreement |
Bill | An idea for a new law |
Veto | To reject |
Majority | The greater part |