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Constitution Vocab

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  • What is another name for our federal government?
    US government, national government, or central government
  • A _____________ is a written document that defines the rules and principles of a government.
    constitution
  • What do we call the power to interpret laws?
    Judicial power
  • Which branch of government are the police a part of?
    Executive branch
  • What do we call the power to make laws?
    Legislative power
  • What principle of government requires everyone, even leaders, to follow the rules?
    Rule of law
  • Which branch of government resolves disputes?
    Judicial branch
  • What principle of government allows each brach of government to have a little power over the other two?
    Checks and balances
  • Which principle of government refers to the division of power between federal and state government?
    Federalism
  • Which part of the Constitution explains why it was written?
    Preamble
  • Where is the capital of our state government located?
    Sacramento
  • What type of constitution makes a loose bond between states?
    Confederation
  • What part of the constitution is the "guts" or main part?
    Articles
  • What do we call the power to enforce laws?
    Executive power
  • What principle of government says each branch of government should have unique duties?
    Separation of powers
  • What does the tern "popular sovereignty" mean?
    Power belongs to the people.
  • Where is the capital of our federal government located?
    Washington, DC
  • Which part of the Constitution includes the Bill of Rights?
    Amendments
  • What type of constitution makes a strong bond between states?
    Union
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