| A | B |
|---|
| democracy | a government in which people vote and the majority rules |
| republic | a government in which citizens elect representatives |
| compromise | an agreement |
| ratify | to approve |
| federal system | government in which power is shared |
| legislative branch | branch of government that makes the laws; the President |
| judicial branch | branch of government that settles arguments about the laws; the Supreme Court |
| checks and balances | separation of powers |
| amendment | change in the Constitution |
| inauguration | the official swearing in of the president |
| cabinet | a group of advisors |
| precedent | a model |
| political party | a group of people with similar goals who work together to gain power in government |
