A legislative branch with 2 chamber or houses, like the House of Representatives and the Senate.

A method of dividing power across parts of government in such a way that each part has some control over the others, so that no part becomes too powerful.

A system of government in which its power comes from the people through the representatives they elect.

A system of government in which power is shared between a central authority and smaller governments.

An introduction, like the opening passages of the Constitution.

A written proposal for a law.

To discuss something in order to resolve different viewpoints.

A lawmaker

A city or town with its own government.

A list of rights granted to U.S citizens that can not be taken away by the government

A list of rights granted to Washington state citizens that can not be taken away by the government. These rights are very similar and adopt many of the same principles as the Bill of Rights.

The right of citizens outside of the legislature to propose a bill.

A general vote by citizens on a political issue that has been referred to them for a direct decision.

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The branch of government that writes and passes laws. Includes senators and House of Representatives.

The branch of government that enforces the laws. Includes President, Governor, mayors

The branch of government that interprets the law to make sure they are legal and do not violate the constitution.