Civics - Chapter 3, Lessons 3 and 4 Vocabulary

Front

the opening section of the Constitution

Back

preamble

Front

one of several main parts of the Constitution

Back

article

Front

any change in the Constitution

Back

amendment

Front

the lawmaking branch of the government

Back

legislative branch

Front

the branch of government that carries out the laws

Back

executive branch

Front

the branch of government that interprets the laws

Back

judicial branch

Front

the idea that power lies with the people

Back

popular sovereignty

Front

a government that can only do what the people allow it to do

Back

limited government

Front

the principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern

Back

rule of law

Front

the split of authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

Back

separation of powers