U.S. Constitution Vocabulary

Front

A system of government in which authority is divided between national and state levels

Back

Federalist

Front

having two legislative chambers or houses

Back

Bicameral

Front

a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement

Back

Compromise

Front

The part of the U.S. government that is responsible for carrying out, or executing, the laws

Back

Executive Branch

Front

The part of the U.S. government that creates laws

Back

Legislative Branch