New Nation Study Guide

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Amendment

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A change or addition to the Constitution.

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Democracy

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A form of government in which the people rule and are free to make choices about their lives.

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Articles of Confederation

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The first written constitution for our country.

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Checks and balances

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A system that keeps each branch of government from becoming too powerful; each branch has different powers so they can keep each other 'in check'.

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Republic

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A form of government in which people elect representatives to run the government.

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Veto

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To reject something; the President’s right.

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Federal system

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A system of government in which the power to govern is shared by the national and state governments.

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Executive Branch

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The branch of government that enforces laws; includes the President activities (has the power to veto and enforce laws).

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Legislative Branch

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The branch of government that makes laws; Congress is in this branch. Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and Senate. The House of Representatives is based on the population of the state.

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Judicial Branch

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Includes the court system and determines if laws are fair; headed by the US Supreme Court.