| A | B |
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| Popular Sovereignty | Belief that the citizens give their consent to the government to exist. |
| Sovereignty | The ability to make decisions and laws without oversight from any other entity. |
| Limited Government | Belief that there are things a government may not do. |
| Suffrage | The right to vote. |
| Republic | A government in which officials make decisions on the citizens' behalf. |
| Bicameral | Indicates two houses. |
| Judicial Review | The act of the Judicial Branch making sure laws/actions do not conflict with the Constitution. |
| Social Contract | An agreement between the citizens and a government. |
| Ratify | To accept; to okay |
| Amend | To change; to tweak |
| Necessary and Proper Clause | Legislative branch power that allows its power to grow when needed. |
| Jurisdiction | The ability to hear and decide on a case |
| Equal Representation | Representation style of the Senate. |
| Legislative Branch | Branch that creates legislation. |
| Executive Branch | Branch that enforces legislation. |
| Judicial Branch | Branch that interprets legislation. |
| Enumerate | To list; to specifically mention |
| Federalism | Act of determining which level of government has the ability to make decision regarding a particular issue. |
| Federal System of Government | System of government where there is a national government and several regional governments. |
| Democracy | System of government in which the citizens directly make decisions. |
| Proportional Representation | Representation style of the House of Representatives. |
