Directions: Match the vocabulary terms with their definitions.
division of powers among the different branches of government
sharing and balancing of power among the different branches of government
a proposed law sent to the legislature for approval
a bill that has been passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President
power of the President to refuse to approve a bill passed by Congress
not allowed by the Constitution
explain the meaning of the law
the first ten amendments to the Constitution
unfair treatment of people because of their race, religion, or sex
treating all people equally under the law
Reprinted and adapted with permission. We the People* Elementary Level. pp.77, 83, 87, 96, 102. Copyright 1988. Center for Civic Education. Calabasas, California.
