US Constitutional Essential Vocabulary Flashcards

US Constitutional Essential Vocabulary Flashcards

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Scott Wright

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the supreme law of the United States that outlines the framework of government?

Back

Constitution

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the introductory statement of the Constitution that explains its purposes?

Back

Preamble

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the division of government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial?

Back

Separation of Powers

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and individual states?

Back

Federalism

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a form of government where officials are elected by the people?

Back

Republic

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a change or addition to the Constitution?

Back

Amendment

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the branch of government that makes laws, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives?

Back

Legislative Branch

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