U.S. Constitution Vocabulary List

During a class discussion, Maya asked, 'What is a section of a legal document or agreement called?'

• Constitution

• Article

• Amendment

• Term

In a classroom discussion, Ava asked, 'What outlines what a government can and cannot do?'

• Federalism

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Preamble

In a classroom debate, who supported Federalism and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution?

• Antifederalist

• Republican

• Federalist

• Executive Branch

During a school debate, who was against the adoption of the U.S. Constitution?

• Federalist

• Antifederalist

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Abigail and Henry were working on a group project and had different ideas. What is a deal between two groups in which both sides give up some things they want?

• Compromise

• Convention

• Ratify

• Amendment

In a school debate, Abigail argued that what allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

In a country where both the national government and state governments have authority, what is this system of power-sharing called?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Term

In Evelyn's civics class, they discussed a form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials. What is this form of government called?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

In a school election, what is it called when the student council's power comes from the consent of the students?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

In a school project, Hannah and Jackson are asked to explain the division of government into branches with separate and independent powers. What is this concept called?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government