Unit 2: Constitution Vocabulary

Front

What is a section of a legal document or agreement called?

Back

Article

Front

What outlines what a government can and cannot do?

Back

Constitution

Front

What term refers to the government for the whole country, as opposed to the state level?

Back

Federal

Front

Who supported the adoption of the U.S. Constitution as it was originally written? Options: Antifederalists, Federalists, Republicans, Democrats

Back

Federalists

Front

Who was against the adoption of the U.S. Constitution as it was originally written?

Back

Antifederalists

Front

What is a meeting where people gather together for a common purpose called?

Back

Convention

Front

What is a deal between two groups in which both sides give up some things they want?

Back

Compromise

Front

What is the division of government into branches with separate and independent powers called?

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Which branch of government enforces laws?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Which branch of government makes laws?

Back

Legislative Branch