Preamble/Access CG.1.8, CG.1.9 Vocabulary

Front

What is the introduction to a constitution's purpose and intent called?

Back

Preamble

Front

Which document is the supreme law of the land for the United States?

Back

U.S. Constitution

Front

What system prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

What are the basic principles and laws of a nation or state called?

Back

Constitution

Front

What is the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly called?

Back

Due process

Front

What are rights that cannot be restricted or taken away by government called?

Back

Individual rights

Front

What is a government that has been limited in power by a constitution called?

Back

Limited government

Front

What principle states that no one is above the law?

Back

Rule of law

Front

What is it called when each branch of government has their own powers and processes?

Back

Separation of powers

Front

Which term refers to the introduction of a constitution's purpose and intent?

Back

Preamble