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A is for Amendment

A minor change in a document.

An amendment is an article added to the US Constitution, and with it we can improve some of the articles or amendments to meet up with today's needs.

B is for Bill of Rights

A formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any states, country, federation, etc.

The bill of rights states the peoples rights, so no one would abuse them again, just like with the tyranny of Britain.

C is for Constitution

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

Without the constitution, America wouldn't be the great nation it's known for today.

D is for Delegates

A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference. Delegates help let us, the people have our voice heard at commitees, and discuss our objections and complaints.

E is for the Executive Branch

The branch of federal and state government that is broadly responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing the laws.

The Executive Branch holds the president, he's able to enforce laws and treaties, and appoint Supreme Court justices, with the approval of the Senate.

F is for federalism

The federal principle or system of government.

Thanks to our "Layer Cake Federation" the government knows theirs bounds, as does everyone else.

G is for Government

The governing body of a nation, state, or community. The government brings some order and without it, we'd still be squabbling tribes declaring war on each other.

H is for the House of Representatives

As the most representative body in the federal government, this part of the house is mostly relied on during some of the votes on whether to amend the law, scrap it entirely, or foward it to the president for veto or verification.

I is for Impeaching

A formal accusation of wrongdoing against a public official. According to the United States Constitution, the House of Representatives can vote to impeach an official, but the Senate actually tries the case.

J is for the Judicial Branch

The judicial branch is one of three branches of the federal government. The judicial branch includes criminal and civil courts and helps interpret the United States Constitution

K is for King

The tyranny of Britain brought Americans to the realization that they needed their own government, that woud protect the rights of people.

L is for the Legislative Branch

The legislative branch is the part of the United States government that creates laws. This branch of the government writes, debates, and passes laws.

M is for the Majority Rule

the number by which the votes for one party or candidate exceed those of the next in rank. a party or group receiving the greater number of votes.

N is for Naturalization

One who, being born outside of the state, has lawfully become a citizen of the United States under the constitution and laws. He has all the rights of a natural born citizen, except that of being eligible as president or vice-president of the United States.

O is for Opinion

A statement that is prepared by a judge or court announcing the decision after a case is tried. It includes a summary of the facts, a recitation of the applicable law and how it relates to the facts, the rationale supporting the decision, and a judgment. It is usually presented in writing, though occasionally an oral.

P is for Popular Sovereignty

Popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people's rule is the principle that the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives (Rule by the People), who are the source of all political power.