A statement at the beginning of a formal document that explains it purpose.

An official change made to a law or legal document.

Something that you complain about because you think it is unfair.

To approve or confirm in an offical way.

To make an official choice for or against something.

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution relating to protecting individual freedoms and limiting the power of the government.

The head of a governent or nation.

A form of Government where citizens elect or vote for representatives to make laws.

Each branch of government can limit the actions of the other two branches (checks) and each has separate powers (balances).

The powers of government are created and sustained (continued) by consent of the people.

Powers of Government are split into 3 Branches (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) each with separate powers.

Rights or freedoms held by individual people.