Democratic Processes
This process involves convincing others to support your idea.
Persuasion
The idea that government power comes from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
The document that serves as the supreme law of the United States.
Constitution
The branch of government that makes laws.
Legislative Branch
This amendment protects speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
1st amendment
When both sides give up something to reach an agreement.
Compromise
The principle that government power is restricted by law.
Limited government
Supporters of the Constitution who favored a stronger national government.
Federalists
The branch of government that enforces laws.
Executive Branch
This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th Amendment
The process of working toward general agreement among a group.
Consensus building
Dividing power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Separation of Powers
Opponents of the Constitution who feared a strong national government.
Anti-Federalists
The branch of government that interprets laws.
Judicial Branch
This amendment protects against self-incrimination.
5th
Discussions between groups trying to reach an agreement.
Negotiation
The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others.
Checks and Balances
A series of essays written to support ratification of the Constitution.
Federalist Papers
The highest court in the United States.
Supreme Court
This amendment guarantees a fair and speedy trial.
6th
Working together with others to solve problems or make decisions in government.
Collaboration
A system where power is shared between national and state governments.
Federalism
The first ten amendments added to protect individual rights.
Bill of Rights
The group responsible for making laws at the national level.
Congress
This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
8th