system of government where the citizens have the power to elect the leaders who make the country's laws and rules

official member of a country

system of government where the power comes from the support of the people

right to rule

everyone is born with basic rights that require no proof

no one can take away your rights

freedom to govern oneself

branch that makes the laws that Americans must obey

branch that carries out the laws written by Congress; president is head of this

branch that makes sure that our nation's laws agree with the Constitution (Supreme Court)

system used to prevent one part of the government from becoming stronger than the others

group of citizens who are called on to make a decision in a court of law

people who run for a position in government

American pride and support of our nation, our people, and our government

images, designs, or things that stand for ideas

formal request