Unit 2 Vocab

Front

Something very important that guides your decisions and behavior.

Back

values

Front

Official complaint about something wrong or unfair

Back

grievances

Front

System of government by the population or eligible members, usually via elected representatives.

Back

democracy

Front

Principle of government where branches prevent actions by others and share power.

Back

checks & balances

Front

Actions by one party (one-sided decisions)

Back

unilateral

Front

Division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit one branch's core functions.

Back

Separation of powers

Front

Authority of a state to govern itself or another; independent self-government.

Back

sovereignty

Front

Self-directing freedom; personal or political

Back

autonomy

Front

Relating to the central government of the US

Back

federal

Front

US court system; Supreme Court is the highest court, interprets laws.

Back

judicial branch