The term that describes the concept of having three branches of power is : Separation of powers
This concept prevent the Government from becoming too powerful and untouchable by its own law
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As I recall, without looking it up, it seems to me that ANY amendment to the Constitution of the USA requires ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures, and if it doesn't get them, then it's not amended to the Constitution.
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Upset, is the feeling being portrayed in the story. "Pinching at my face", would be body language to describe that feeling and to show the reader how upset the author is.
The answer would be Shrinking Population