| A | B |
|---|
| Bill | Proposed Law |
| Checks and Balances | Each branch of government has some control of the other |
| Veto | the President's power to veto legislation limits the power of Congress |
| Separation of Powers | the three branches of government |
| Republic | a nation in which people elect representatives to govern them |
| Federalism | power is shared by the state and national government |
| Executive Branch | Enforces the laws |
| Executive Branch | Headed by the President |
| Legislative Branch | Includes the Senate |
| Legislative Branch | Makes the laws |
| Legislative Branch | Made up of Congress |
| Legislative Branch | Includes the House of Representatives |
| Judicial Branch | Made up of the Supreme Court and otehr Federal Courts |
| Judicial Branch | Interprets the Laws |
| Federalsim | the sharing of powers between the state and federal governments |
