Understanding the Constitution Vocabulary

Front

What is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution called?

Back

Preamble

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Back

Legislative branch

Front

What is an article in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

Back

A section describing the structure of government

Front

Which branch of government enforces the law?

Back

Executive branch

Front

What does the judicial branch do?

Back

Applies the law

Front

What does it mean to interpret something?

Back

To decide what it means

Front

What is an amendment?

Back

A change in the Constitution.

Front

What does it mean to assume a role or responsibility?

Back

To take on or accept it

Front

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government? Legislative branch, Executive branch, Judicial branch, Constitutional branch

Back

Constitutional branch

Front

What is the purpose of the preamble in the U.S. Constitution?

Back

To introduce the Constitution