Distribution of power within a government - in the United States: (1) division of power between three branches (2) division of powers between central and state government - Federalism, The group of people that has power to make laws and important decisions for a community, state, or nation - Government, Document that outlines a system of beliefs and laws by which our nation is governed - Constitution, The action of speaking or acting on someone else's behalf - Representation, A system of government in which all people are involved in the political process, usually through voting - Democracy, Change in a legal document - Amendment, Forcibly overthrowing a government - Revolution, Mandatory contribution to a government's revenue - Taxes, Power to do as one pleases and wants - Liberty, An agreement that is reached when each side gives up something - Compromise, Form of government with one person or family at the head, as the only seat of power - Monarchy, Authority over oneself, or self-governing - Sovereignty,

Constitutional Foundations

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