The power to govern comes from the people.

The people elect representatives to make laws and conduct government.

Congress makes laws for the nation.

The president and all other government officials must obey the laws like all American citizens.

The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional.

Congress cannot make a law that violates freedom of speech.

The powers of the national government are distributed among three branches of government.

The government cannot arrest a person unless that person has violated a law.

State and local governments supervise the public school system.

The Senate can refuse to approve a treaty that the president has negotiated.