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The basic rules and laws of a country or state that determine the powers and duties of the government
constitution
To approve
ratify
The beliefs of what the government can and cannot do and how people participate in the political process based on the Constitution
principle
A change or the changes to a law or constitution
amendment
The control of a country or area by the people
self-government
A system of government in which citizens elect people to represent them and make decisions and laws for them
representative government
The power to make sure the laws or rules are followed
enforce
The power of the president to refuse to approve a law
veto
To explain or tell the meaning of something
interpret
The dominant (main) power or supreme authority
sovereignty
The "supreme law of the land," a guide for the U.S. government to follow and provides rights and protections for its citizens
U.S. Constitution
The branch of government that carries out (enforces) the laws
executive branch
The branch of government that makes the laws and votes on the laws
legislative branch
The branch of government that interprets the laws and makes sure the laws are followed correctly
judicial branch
The main law-making group of the federal government, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives
Congress
A person who is elected and makes laws and decisions for others
representative
