the sharing of power between the central and state governments

Powers given to the national government alone

Powers held jointly by the national and state governments.

Powers given to the state government alone

Powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government

The first ten amendments to the Constitution

A written plan of government

the branch of government that makes the laws

the branch of government that carries out laws

Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly.

Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature

An action taken by Congress to reverse a presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds majority in each chamber.

A council of representatives

the lower legislative house of the United States Congress

4 years

A change to the Constitution

5 freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly, petition

Right to bear arms

Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.