source of government power lies with the people

official count of the population

what article created the judicial branch?

The action of individuals, non-governmental organizations, and government to resolve issues that affect individuals and collective standard living

Federal


AKA Federalism or the Federal System. Form of government where power is shared between the national and state government

to set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete

What is the main function of the Judicial Branch?

The principle of moral rightness; equity.

document was written by colonists to declare their independence from Great Britain

the Speaker's top assistant whose job is to help plan the majority party's legislative program and to steer important bills through the House

The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution, which define basic individual rights and liberties, such as freedom of speech, religion, the press, and defendants rights.

Every right citizens' have throughout the legal system.

A group of individual state governments that band together for a common purpose

What are the minimum requirements to be President?

Before the government may deprive you of a life (post natal), liberty, or property interest, it must follow fair procedures

A procedure for submitting to popular vote the removal of officials from office before the end of their term.

Group of individuals who supported the new Constitution

What term describes all of the agencies, people, and procedures that make up the Executive Branch of Government?

A 1966 Supreme Court decision that sets guidelines for police questioning of accused persons to protect them against self-incrimination and to protect their right to counsel.

A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.