Constitution
noun
The basic document that describes how a government is organized and run....
Amendment
noun
An official change or addition to a law or constitution....
Bill Of Rights
noun
The first ten amendments to the Constitution protecting individual freedoms....
Legislature
noun
The group of elected officials who make laws....
Executive
adjective
Related to enforcing or carrying out laws....
Judicial
adjective
Related to courts and judges who interpret laws....
Separation Of Powers
noun
The division of government into three branches to balance power....
Checks And Balances
noun
A system where each branch of government can limit the others' power....
Federal
adjective
Related to the national government as opposed to state governments....
Representative
noun
A person chosen to act or speak for others....
Senator
noun
An elected official who represents a state in the legislature....
Governor
noun
The elected head of a state....
Ballot
noun
A paper or electronic form used to cast votes in an election....
Veto
verb
To reject or refuse to approve something, especially a law....
Ratify
verb
To approve or formally confirm something officially....
Republic
noun
A form of government where power rests with citizens and their representatives....
Patriotism
noun
Love for and devotion to your country....
Immigration
noun
The process of moving to and settling in a new country....
Naturalization
noun
The legal process of becoming a citizen of a country....
Diplomacy
noun
The art of negotiating agreements between countries peacefully....