A change or added statement to a document

The plan, ratified by the states in 1781, that established a national Congress with limited powers

A proposed law that is presented to Senators & Representatives to vote on

The first 10 amendments of the Constitution

Term given to the President as having executive power of the United States

Someone who has allegiance to a state and is entitled to its protection

Laws relating to human conduct

Term for the President as commander of the nation's Armed Forces

Laws of a nation or state that establish the powers of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people

A form of government in which the supreme power is given to the people

The current President of the United States

The process of voting to choose a person for office

This branch of government has the power to enforce laws and consists of the President

The form of government where power is divided between the national government and state governments

Formal charge brought against a public official by the lower house in a legislative body

The 35th President of the United States

This branch of government has the power to interpret laws and consists of the courts

A rule or procedure that is enforced by a specific authority

This branch of government has the power to make laws and consists of the congress

An organized group that seeks to control government through winning elections and holding public offices

Previous court decisions that influence the ruling of later and similar cases

The principle that the executive, legislative, and judicial powers are divided equally.

The length of time a person may serve in office once elected

To reject a proposed bill

A formal expression of one's opinion; you do this when you elect someone to office