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Rule by a king who holds all the power, no parliament.
Absolute Monarchy
Idea that government is only in power so lond as the people support the government.
Popular Consent
People who advise the president.
The Cabinet
During the US Civil War this side fought to keep the country together.
The Union
The US agency that controls the interest rates paid by banks (who then pass on those costs to borrowers).
The Federal Reserve System
Government action meant to make up for past discrimination of minorities and women.
Affirmative Action
Money deposited to the court as a promise that the defendant will appear in court for trial.
Bail
Each branch of government has power to stop the other branch of government from having too much power.
Checks and Balances
The idea that the government must follow the laws and treat everyone fairly, especially in a court of law.
Due Process of Law
Policies that lead to higher or lower taxes.
Fiscal Policy
A non-US citizen who is in the United States
Alien
Contract negotiated by a union and a company.
Collective Bargaining
The American System separates the power of government into three separate and co-equal branches; this is called ...
Separation of Powers
Collection of electors who use the popular vote in their state to then cast the deciding vote for president.
The Electoral College
That House of Congress that represents the interests of the people within a particular voting district.
House of Representatives (aka The House)
Additions to the US Constitution
Amendments
Having two houses of congress.
Bi-Cameral
1. House of Representatives
2. The US Senate
A person who was either born in the US or completed the process of naturalization.
Citizen
Title of the person in charge of the Executive Branch of the US Government.
The President (aka Chief Executive)
The house of congress that represents the interests of a particular state.
The Senate
Government where the people (or person) in charge claim all the power regardless of the people's wishes.
Autocracy
Meaning to have support from two opposing parties.
bipartisan
Form of government with a loose union of independent states.
Confederacy
System where power is shared by state governments and by a national government.
Federalism
The branch of government that decides the constitutionality of a law.
The Supreme Court