U.S. Constitution and Government Principles

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Constitution

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The supreme law of the United States that outlines the framework of government.

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Amendment

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A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms.

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Due Process

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The legal principle that the government must respect all legal rights of a person.

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Equal Protection

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A constitutional guarantee that no person or group will be denied the same legal protections as others.

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Electoral College

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The system used to elect the U.S. President, where electors from each state cast votes.

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Popular Sovereignty

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The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the people.

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Checks and Balances

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The system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

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Separation of Powers

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The division of government responsibilities among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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Suffrage

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The right to vote in political elections.