constitution vocabulary

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments: Central governments do some jobs and local governments do others.

• Federalism

• Division of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Localism

the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Congress

A change or addition to the Constitution

• Bill

• Appendix

• Amendment

• Glossary

The governing document of the United States that creates 3 equal branches of government

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individual rights

• Great Compromise

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Checks and Balances

Which principle of government divides our government into three branches each with their own responsibilities?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

Power of government rests with the people

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Democratic

• Executive

The Constitution outlines our government and restricts its powers

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

6. Which principle of government says people elect their leaders to represent them?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government