Constitution Vocab Part 1

What does the term "Amend" refer to in the context of the Constitution?

• Changing the Constitution

• Dividing government powers

• Protecting individual rights

• Electing representatives

What is the principle of "Checks and balances" in government?

• Each branch can limit the actions of the other two

• The government has only the powers given by the Constitution

• People are the primary source of authority

• All people must follow the laws

What does "Federalism" mean?

• Division of power between the federal government and the states

• A government system where citizens vote on every issue

• Citizens elect representatives to vote on laws

• Protection for all

What is meant by "Limited government"?

• The government has only the powers that the Constitution gives it

• The idea that powers must be divided into branches

• All people must follow the laws

• Future generations

What does "Popular sovereignty" refer to?

• The people are the primary source of the government’s authority

• Protection for all

• Well-being for all

• Peace and calm

What is the "Separation of powers" in government?

• Powers must be clearly defined and divided into branches

• Changing the Constitution

• Future generations

• At home

What does the "Rule of law" ensure?

• All people must follow the laws, including the President

• Citizens elect representatives to vote on laws

• Division of power between states

• Each branch can limit the actions of the other two

What are "Individual Rights"?

• Things people believe they should be free to do without restriction

• Protection for all

• Well-being for all

• Future generations

What does "Domestic" mean?

• At home

• Peace and calm

• Future generations

• Protection for all

What is the meaning of "Tranquility"?

• Peace and calm

• At home

• Future generations

• Well-being for all