Unit 2 Vocab

Something very important that guides your decisions and behavior.

Official complaint about something wrong or unfair

System of government by the population or eligible members, usually via elected representatives.

Principle of government where branches prevent actions by others and share power.

Actions by one party (one-sided decisions)

Division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit one branch's core functions.

Authority of a state to govern itself or another; independent self-government.

Self-directing freedom; personal or political

Relating to the central government of the US

US court system; Supreme Court is the highest court, interprets laws.