| A | B |
|---|
| Popular sovereignty | the idea that laws are passed by the majority vote |
| legislative branch | the branch that makes laws |
| judical review | the power of the Supreme Court to decide if laws follow the constitution |
| judical branch | the branch that interprets the laws |
| executive branch | the branch that carries out the laws |
| majority rule | the idea that the people rule the government |
| federalism | the idea that government is both national and state |
| checks and balances | the system that allows each branch to limit the power of the other branches |
| interstate commerce | the dealings of trade and business between 2 or more states |
| constitution | the basic framework for government |
| Electoral College | the group that votes and elects the government |
| republic | the system of government where elected officials run the government |
