A political system dominated by two major parties.

A group of persons who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office.

This major party is represented by the color blue and a donkey mascot.

Freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly.

This document, adopted by delegates from the Thirteen Colonies on July 4, 1776, proclaimed the existence of the United States of America.

Electoral district from which one person is chosen by the voters for each elected office.

Parties that concentrate on only one public policy matter.

This major party’s philosophy includes smaller government, greater individual freedom, and a focus on traditional values.

Right for states to maintain a militia and for individuals to bear firearms.

In terms of the geographic distribution of power, the United States has this type of government today.

Supported by two parties.

Parties that have split away from one of the major parties.

This minor party is located in the center of the political spectrum.

Can only be tried for a crime if indicted; cannot be subjected to double jeopardy; protection against self-incrimination; due process of law; eminent domain.

The legal process by which citizens of one country become citizens of another.

Devotion to the interests of one region of the country.

Parties rooted in poor times and demanding better financial conditions.

This minor party, which began in 2011-2012, is best described as an economic protest party.

Right against unreasonable searches and seizures.

A policy that requires most employers to take positive action to remedy the effects of past discrimination.

The current officeholder.

Parties based on a particular set of political, economic, and social beliefs.

This minor party began in the 1970s as a single-issue party but has since evolved into an ideological party.

Right against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

According to this theory, humans living in a “state of nature” gave up as much power was needed to the state to promote the safety and well-being of all.