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US Government :eagle: - Coggle Diagram
US Government :eagle:
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Founding Documents
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Consititution
The supreme law of the United States that establishes the government, divides its powers, and protects individual rights.
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms and limit government power.
Forms of Government
Democracy
A system in which people participate in government, usually by voting for leaders and representatives
Dictatorship
A system where on ruler holds concentrated political power often maintained through force or repression
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Taxes
Federal Taxes
Taxes collected by the national government to fund natnional degense, federal programs,a nd natinonwide services
State taxes
Taxes collected by state governments to fund services such as public schools, highways, and state parks
Income tax
A tax on money earned by individuals through wages, salaries, and other taxable income