A form of government where elected officials make laws for the good of the people

Idea that the government must work within the boundaries set by the people and the constitution

English document from 1215 that first granted rights to the accused

A two house legislature

Type of government where the rulers are not held accountable to the will of the people

Institution through which laws are made and enforced

Type of government where the ultimate authority rests with the people

A group of people who live in a defined territory that is organized politically

Ability of courts to declare government actions unconstitutional

Ability of the President to reject legislation passed by Congress

When the president makes a pact with the leader of another country

The group of people who officially elect the President

Ability of one branch to stop another if one branch steps over their powers

Creation of the state that grew out of family structures

Idea that each branch has their own, unique powers

Changing the meaning of the Constitution without changing the words.

Practice by which only 1/3 of the Senate is up for reelection in any given year

Giving out seats in the House of Representatives based on a state's population

The death penalty

Part of the First Amendment that prevents the government from creating a state church

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