counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups

the quality or state of being tranquil; calm

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than 435, proportionally representing the population of the 50 states.

a particular item or object

government based on consent of the people. The government's source of authority is the people, and its power is not legitimate if it disregards the will of the people. Government established by free choice of the people is expected to serve the people, who have sovereignty, or supreme power.

having the power to make laws

the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship

Concurrent powers refer to powers that are shared by both the federal government and state governments. This includes the power to tax, build roads, and create lower courts

a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation

another term for inalienable.

having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.

a federal government. : of or relating to the central government of a federation as distinguished from the governments of the constituent territorial units (as states) especially : of or relating to the laws made and enforced by the federal government. a federal crime. federally adverb

Today, the term “...” more generally means the political stability of the government and the government's ability to protect and encourage peaceful demonstrations and assemblies.

the federal principle or system of government

just behavior or treatment

of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge

... is a political division of a body of people that occupies a territory defined by frontiers. The state is sovereign in its territory (also referred to as jurisdiction) and has the authority to enforce a system of rules over the people living inside it.

A government where citizens elect people to represent them and make laws on their behalf, instead of always voting directly on laws and other government actions