The Americas

Federal alliance of six Indigenous nations practicing consensus governance, influencing American constitutional thought

Mesoamerican imperial confederation of three city-states dominating central Mexico through tribute, trade, and ritual warfare

Largest pre-Columbian empire in the Americas, governing through labor tribute and road networks without writing or money

Supreme law of the United States and influential model for constitutional democracy worldwide

United States central bank controlling monetary policy and serving as lender of last resort

Highest court in the United States, establishing judicial review and constitutional interpretation as judicial functions