| A | B |
| Makes Laws | Legislative Branch |
| Enforces Laws | Executive Branch |
| Interprets Laws | Judicial Branch |
| Head of Executive Branch | President |
| Group Making Up Legislative Branch | Congress |
| Top Group in Judicial Branch | Supreme Court |
| Powers Kept by States | Reserved Powers |
| Powers Given to National Government | Delegated Powers |
| Powers Shared by National and State Governments | Concurrent Powers |
| Distribution of Power to Prevent Any Branch from Becoming Too Powerful | Separation of Powers |
| Way Branches Stop Actions of Other Branches | Checks and Balances |
| How President Can Stop a Bill from Becoming Law | Veto |
| Method by Which a President Can Be Removed from Office | Impeachment |
| Where All Tax Bills Must Start | House of Representatives |
| Group That Must Approve Treaties and Presidential Appointments | Senate |