A system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs

President

Provides the procedure for electing the president and vice president. It replaced the procedure provided in Article II, Section 1, Clause 3, by which the Electoral College originally functioned.

protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government

Taxes provide revenue for federal, local, and state governments to fund essential services--defense, highways, police, a justice system--that benefit all citizens, who could not provide such services very effectively for themselves.

All powers held by the government belong to a single, central agency.

Judicial Branch

Must be at least 35 years of age, be a natural-born citizen, and must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.

The right to life, liberty, property, and no double jeopardy or self-incrimination.

protects our Constitutional right to have a trial by an impartial jury. The protection of our rights and liberties is accomplished through the teamwork of judge and jury, who, working together in a mutual effort, put into practice the principles of our heritage of freedom.

Highly concentrated and centralized government power is maintained by political repression and the exclusion of potential challengers. It uses political parties and mass organizations to mobilize people around the goals of the regime.

The ability of each branch to respond to the actions of the other branches

Implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and, to that end, appointing the heads of the federal agencies, including the Cabinet

The right to a speedy trial, public trial, and with a jury of your peers.

ensures a fair and equitable draft, if ever required

A system of democratic governance of a state where the executive derives its democratic legitimacy from its ability to command the support of the legislature to which it is accountable.

Legislative Branch

If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President.

probation, fines, short-term incarceration, suspended sentences, which only take effect if the convict fails to meet certain conditions, payment of restitution to the victim, community service, or drug and alcohol rehabilitation for minor crimes

Participate in the political process by voting, performing public service, being informed about current issues, and respecting differing opinions.

A small group of people having control over a country, organization, or institution

Executive Branch

No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.

investigation, arrest, prosecution, indictment / information, arraignment, pretrial detention / bail, plea bargaining, trial, sentencing, appeals, punishment / rehabilitation.

By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens' interests.