front 1 federalism | back 1 A type of government in which power is divided between the national and state governments. |
front 2 bicameral | back 2 A legislature that has two chambers or parts. |
front 3 Legislative Branch | back 3 The branch of government that makes the laws. |
front 4 Executive Branch | back 4 The branch of government that carries or enforces laws. |
front 5 Judicial Branch | back 5 Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly. |
front 6 constitution | back 6 A document that says how a government will be structured and how it will operate. |
front 7 amend | back 7 To change something for the better. |
front 8 compromise | back 8 A settlement of differences in which each side gives up something. |
front 9 Bill of Rights | back 9 A list of freedoms that the government promises to protect. |