A written plan of government

a truth, a rule, or a law

the ruling authority for a community

A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

government structure in which government actions are limited by law

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

Able to change or be changed as necessary

leaders who laid the groundwork for the United States

government by the people

the branch of government that makes the laws

the branch of government that carries out laws

Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly.

the national legislative body of the United States

the lower legislative house of the United States Congress with 435 members

Part of the legislative branch, there are 2 senators from each state (100 total)