Government

a form of democracy in which the people vote firsthand

a way each branch can check or control the other two. another way the constitution limits the governments powers

A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society

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

A government in which the people rule by their own consent.

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

A weak constitution that governed America during the Revolutionary War.

Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

A system of government in which citizens elect representatives, or leaders, to make decisions about the laws for all the people.

Switzerland

The President may veto a law passed by Congress. Congress may then override the veto if a minimum of two-thirds of members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate vote to do so.

U.S. Constitution

States can determine sales tax while the Federal government can create tariffs

We the people

Australia

Three branches of the US government

United States

-ability to declare war/make treaties/operate post offices

One vote for each State, regardless of size. Congress powerless to lay and collect taxes or duties. Congress powerless to regulate foreign and interstate commerce. No executive to enforce acts of Congress. No national court system. Amendment only with consent of all States. A 9/13 majority required to pass laws. Articles only a "firm league of friendship."

representation, slavery, local vs national power

Great Compromise, Slave Trade Compromise, 3/5 Compromise, Federalism

Federalism