U.S. Government Concepts

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Federalism

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A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and state governments.

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Anti-Federalism

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A political movement opposing the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

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Ratification

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The official approval or confirmation of a treaty, agreement, or constitution.

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Constitution

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A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or organization is governed.

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, protecting individual liberties.

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States' Rights

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The rights and powers reserved to the U.S. state governments.

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Centralized Government

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A government where power is concentrated in a central authority.

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Limited Government

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A government with powers restricted by a constitution.

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Popular Sovereignty

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The principle that the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.

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Checks and Balances

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A system where each branch of government limits the power of the others.