Constitution and Bill of Rights

Front

This branch of government CREATES the laws.

Back

Legislative branch

Front

This branch of government ENFORCES the law.

Back

Executive branch

Front

This branch of government INTERPRETS the law (making sure they follow the Constitution)

Back

Judicial branch

Front

"The rules for a government or the written plan for the government that outlines laws, principles, and role of the government" is best defined as _______.

Back

a constitution

Front

The United States first form of national government that was too weak was the _____?

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

This principle means that political power resides with the people who can express their power to change or abolish the government through voting and civic participation.

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

The term for the division of the federal government into three branches (legislative, executive, and judicial)

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

The President using his power to VETO legislation (laws) passed by Congress is an example of _______.

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

The _____ protects against the government quartering troops in homes of citizens.

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3rd Amendment

Front

The ____ protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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4th Amendment