Unit 3: The Constitution

An association of states that cooperate for a common purpose.

• A union

• A confederation

• A country

• A harem

The first written plan of government for the United States (1783-1789)

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

A country governed by democratically elected representatives

• A democracy

• A monarchy

• A republic

• A tyranny

A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government

• A Declaration

• A Petition

• A Constitution

• A Law

To formally approve a plan or agreement

• Ratify

• Boycott

• Agree

• Confirm

To make a law

• Ratify

• Legislate

• Create

• Execute

The part of government that carries out, or enforces, laws

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Military

The part of government (including the Supreme Court) that interprets the laws

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Interpretive

The power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws and acts made by the legislative and executive branches are unconstitutional

• Judicial Review

• Judicial Interpretation

• Judicial Decision

• Judicial Execution

The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Interstate Commerce

• Articles of Confederation