Terms relating to "American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election."

Constitution

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

Federal

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

Democracy

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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

Resilient

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Misinformation

False or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive.

Capitol

Government building

Legislation

Laws, considered collectively.

Judiciary

The judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively.

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Overturn

rule against; cancel officially; cause the downfall of

GOP

synonym for the Republican party