LSN Gov Units 2&3

3. changes the US Constitution; difficult to change (2/3 of Congress propose & 3/4 of states ratify)
4. government powers are divided into 3 branches
9. candidates from different parties compete for office
10. organizations that raise money for candidates
11. vote by citizens to decide whether a bill becomes law
13. Amendments 1-10
15. the US government is restricted from becoming too powerful
16. groups that try to win elections and control government
19. smaller political parties with fewer resources but new ideas
21. each branch is limited by the other branches

1. of Law fair treatment before the government can take away rights and liberties
2. party members choose who represents the party in the general election
5. groups that represent specific interests and lobby the government
6. Sovereignty people control the government (by voting)
7. one of the two major political parties in the USA
8. describes how the US government operates
12. one of the two major political parties in the USA
14. the Supreme Court can declare government actions unconstitutional
17. power is shared and divided among national, state, and local governments
18. effort to win an election; requires raising money for ads and outreach
20. laws apply to all people; no one is above the law