| A | B |
|---|
| Articles of Confederation | First US constitution; Framework for a loose confederation of states |
| Constitution | Plan drawn up on how to govern the United States of America; Replaced the Articles of confederation |
| Separation of Power | Division of Power in the government |
| Bicameral legislation | Legislature is made up of 2 houses; House of Representatives and Senate |
| Great Compromise | Each state is represented equally in the Senate; House of Representatives based on state population |
