| A | B |
|---|
| elastic clause | stretches power of Constitution to deal with future problems |
| checks&balances | each branch has controls so no branch can become too powerful |
| judicial review | right of the Supreme Court to get rid of old laws |
| bicameral | refers to the two houses of Congress |
| Constitution | written law of the land |
| ratify | to approve or say yes to a law |
| veto | to vote no to a law |
| override | to pass a bill by a 2/3 vote of both houses |
| preamble | introduction to the Constitution |
| impeachment | the removal of a government official from office |
| bill | written proposal for a law |
| impeach | to charge an official of a crime |
| cabinet | group of appointed advisors to help the president |
