A government of the people who elect leaders to represent them

the ruling authority of a nation

A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

Two Houses of Congress

principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern

following established legal procedures that allows equal treatment under the law

Document signed July 4, 1776 , issued by the Second Continental Congress, explaining why the colonies wanted independence from Britain.

A written plan for the U.S. Government created in 1787

The first ten amendments to the Constitution

A member of a country with certain rights and responsibilities

the lawmaking branch of government: includes the Senate & House of Representatives

Enforces & carries out the laws; includes the President, Vice-President & cabinet.

Interprets & applies the laws; includes the Supreme Court and lower federal courts

a population count taken by the Census Bureau every 10 years

English philosopher who said people were born with Natural Rights; such as life, liberty & property

any change or addition to the constitution

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Who wrote the U.S. Constitution?

Which French Philosopher believed in separation of powers by dividing the power of government into 3 branches?

French Philosopher that believed the best weapon against bad government was Freedom of Speech.