Constitutionalism - Basic principle that government and those who govern must obey the law; the rule of law, Natural Rights - the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property (John Locke), Democracy - A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them, majority rule - the principle that the greater number should exercise greater power, minority rights - protecting the rights and freedoms of the minority in choosing among policy alternatives, Federalism - A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments, Separation of Powers - the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, Checks and Balances - A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power, Veto - a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body., override - An action taken by Congress to reverse a presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds majority in each chamber., Bill of Rights - The first ten amendments to the Constitution,

Formation of the U.S. Constitution

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