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Government & politics in the US glossary

1. Legislative Branch: The branch of government responsible for making laws.

2. Executive Branch: The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws, headed by the
President.
3. Judicial Branch: The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring
they're constitutional.
4. Checks and Balances: A system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too
powerful.
5. Political Parties: Organized groups that represent different political ideologies and compete
for power.
6. Interest Groups: Organizations that advocate for specific causes or interests to influence
government policies.
7. Elections: The process of choosing representatives or leaders through voting.
8. Democracy: A system of government where power is vested in the people, who exercise it
through voting.
9. Constitution: The supreme law of the land that establishes the framework for the
government.
10. Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, which protect individual
rights and freedoms.
11. Supreme Court: The highest court in the US, responsible for interpreting the Constitution
and making final decisions on legal matters.
12. Impeachment: The process of charging and removing a government official, such as the
President, from office for misconduct.
13. Cabinet: A group of advisors appointed by the President to help make decisions and oversee
specific government departments.
14. Veto: The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from
becoming a law.
15. Filibuster: A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block the passage of a bill by speaking for
an extended period of time.
16. Gerrymandering: Manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to benefit a particular
political party.
17. Lobbying: The act of influencing government officials or policies through direct or indirect
persuasion.
18. Electoral College: The system used to elect the President and Vice President, where electors
from each state cast votes based on the popular vote in their state.
19. Federal Census: The federal census is a population count conducted by the federal
government every 10 years.
20. Primary Election: A primary election is an election held by a political party to choose its
candidates for an upcoming general election.
21. Executive Order: An executive order is a directive issued by the President of the United
States that manages operations of the federal government.
22. Government: Refers to the system of governance in the United States, composed of three
branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
23. Political Jurisdictions: Refers to the various levels of government, such as federal, state, and
local governments.
24. Declaration of Independence: A foundational document that outlines grievances against the
British government and asserts the right to form a new government.
25. Constitution: The supreme law of the United States, establishing the framework for the
government and protecting citizens' rights.
26. Political Parties: Organizations that represent different ideologies and compete for political
power in elections.
27. Federalism: The division of power between the federal government and individual states.
28. Checks and Balances: The system of powers and restraints among the three branches of
government to prevent the concentration of power.
29. Public Policy: Decisions and actions taken by the government to address societal issues and
achieve specific goals.
30. Separation of Powers or "trias politica" The principle that divides government authority
among different branches to prevent abuse of powers