Government with unlimited powers to control citizens.

Government with limited powers strictly defined by law.

Government that can change laws without restrictions.

Government that has complete authority over all aspects of life.

A legislature with one house or chamber, such as the UK Parliament.

A legislature with two houses or chambers, such as the US Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

A legislature that has no formal structure or organization.

A legislature that is composed entirely of appointed members.

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and it prevails over state laws.

State laws are always superior to federal laws.

The Constitution can be overridden by state laws if they are more recent.

Federal laws are only applicable in federal territories.

The executive branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.

The judicial branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.

The legislative branch of government, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, responsible for making laws.

A committee that oversees the budget and spending of the government.

The highest court in the US, with the power of judicial review to determine the constitutionality of actions by the executive and legislative branches.

A court that primarily handles cases involving state laws and regulations.

The court responsible for overseeing local government disputes and minor civil cases.

A federal court that deals exclusively with tax-related issues.

A government in which the people rule through elected representatives.

A government led by a monarch or king.

A government where decisions are made by a single leader without input from the people.

A government that operates without any form of representation.

A principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to ensure no one branch has too much power.

A system where the government is run by a single leader with absolute authority.

A method of governance where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

A framework that allows for the complete unification of government functions under one branch.

Basic freedoms and liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, including freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to bear arms.

Rights that are granted by the government and can be revoked at any time.

Privileges that are only available to citizens of a country.

Legal protections that apply only to certain groups of people.

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.

A document outlining the structure of the US government.

A list of taxes imposed by the federal government.

The amendments that abolished slavery in the United States.

Power explicitly stated in the Constitution.

Power not enumerated in the Constitution but suggested in its language.

Power that is derived from state laws.

Power that is only applicable during emergencies.

Power held exclusively by the federal government.

Power shared by the states and federal government.

Power that is not shared by any level of government.

Power that is only held by state governments.

Established by Article III of the Constitution, includes the Supreme Court and lower courts, responsible for interpreting laws.

Responsible for making laws and overseeing the executive branch.

Handles foreign affairs and treaties with other nations.

Enforces laws and ensures public safety.

Procedures the government must follow that are established by law.

A type of legal representation for defendants.

A method of enforcing laws without trial.

A process for appealing government decisions.

Part of Congress with 100 senators, two from each state, serving six-year terms.

Part of Congress with 200 representatives, elected for four-year terms.

A legislative body consisting of 50 members, one from each state, serving eight-year terms.

A council of advisors to the President, consisting of 15 members.

Part of Congress with 435 voting members based on state population, serving two-year terms.

A legislative body with no voting members, focused on state issues.

A group of senators serving six-year terms in Congress.

The upper chamber of Congress with 100 members representing each state equally.

Things a person should do, such as voting and participating in the community, though not required by law.

Only actions mandated by law, such as paying taxes.

Activities that are optional and have no impact on the community.

Only voting in elections and nothing else.

Obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury, and defending the country.

Voting in elections, attending town hall meetings, and volunteering for community service.

Traveling abroad, participating in sports, and joining clubs.

Reading books, watching movies, and enjoying leisure activities.

Power belonging only to the states.

Power shared between the federal and state governments.

Power exclusively held by the federal government.

Power that can be exercised by local governments.

Involves a single step: proposal by a simple majority of Congress.

Involves two steps: proposal by two-thirds vote of Congress or state legislatures, and ratification by three-fourths of the states.

Requires approval from the President before being proposed.

Can only be amended every ten years.