The branch of government that carries out the laws; led by the President

The branch of government that makes the laws, like Congress

The branch of government that decides what laws mean and makes sure they are fair

The beginning of the Constitution that explains its purpose

Each branch of government has ways of limiting powers of the other branches

First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect important freedoms and rights

A change to an article in the Constitution

A refusal to sign a law

a proposed new law

a group of people who get together because they have similar ideas and beliefs about how government should work

a vote to decide who will hold a political office