Understanding Government Structures and Functions

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The Constitution

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A constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works.The constitution may tell what the branches of the government are, what powers they have, and how they work. It may also state the rights of citizens.

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Democracy

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is a form of government where the citizens exercise power by voting and have a direct or indirect role in decision-making.

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Legislative

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having the power to make laws

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Executive Branch

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The executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by the legislative branch and is headed by the president.

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Judiciary

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The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. It provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes.

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Laissez Faire

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Laissez-faire is an economic philosophy of free-market capitalism that opposes government intervention.

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Egalitarianism

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1. the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

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Liberty

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As used in the Constitution, liberty means freedom from arbitrary and unreasonable restraint upon an individual.

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Bill of Rights

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The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual, such as freedom of speech, press, and religion.

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Populism

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a political strategy that aims to resonate with the general populace who believe their issues are ignored by the ruling elites.