Constitution Vocabulary

Front

What is the system of government that is shared between the federal government and state government?

Back

Federal system

Front

What is a change or an addition to the Constitution called?

Back

Amendment

Front

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

Back

The Bill of Rights

Front

What principle states that each branch of government is balanced by the power of the other branches?

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Which branch of government carries out the laws?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

What is the branch of government that makes the laws?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

What is the branch of government that interprets the laws?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

What document outlines the framework of the U.S. government?

Back

The Constitution

Front

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Back

To protect individual liberties and rights from government interference.

Front

What is a representative democracy?

Back

A system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.