| A | B |
| legislative branch | Makes the laws |
| executive branch | Enforces the laws |
| judicial branch | Decides the fairness of the laws |
| separation of powers | Division of government into three branches |
| census | Population Count |
| majority | The greater part of the whole |
| electoral college | A group of people chosen by the voters to vote for the president. |
| veto | A vote of "no". |
| impeach | To accuse someone of wrongdoing. |
| justice | A person who serves on the Supreme Court. |
| override | To cancel. |
| unconstitutional | Not agreeing with the constitution. |
| checks and balances | Keep any one branch from using its authority wrongly |