English: Terminology American Government

bedrock

the fundamental or most basic part of something

federal

relating to a system of government where power is shared between national and regional authorities

revenue

money received, especially by a government or organization

delegate

a representative chosen to speak or act for others

convention

a formal meeting or assembly for a specific purpose

preside

to be in charge of or lead a meeting or event

prominent

important, well-known, or easily noticed

revise

to change or improve something, especially a text or plan

attendant

accompanying or occurring with something else

ensure

to make certain that something will happen

accountable

responsible for one’s actions and required to explain them

contentious

causing disagreement or argument

liberties

basic rights and freedoms

compromise

an agreement where each side gives up something

proportional

in proper balance or relation in size or amount

checks

controls or limits on power

draft

a preliminary version of a document

ratification

formal approval or confirmation of something

tyranny

cruel and unfair use of power

amendment

a change or addition to a law or document

abolished

officially ended or done away with

servitude

a condition of being forced to serve or work for others

legacy

something handed down from the past

scope

the range or extent of something

legitimacy

the quality of being lawful or accepted as valid

cornerstone

an essential or fundamental part

embody

to represent or express something clearly

aspirations

strong hopes or ambitions for the future