Anatomy of the Constitution (iCivics) Review

To approve or pass an amendment

• delay

• reject

• ratify

To carry out or enforce a law

• suspend

• execute

• delay

To introduce a new amendment

• propose

• reject

• ratify

A system of government in which the national government shares power with state governments

• confederation

• monarchy

• federalism

A law-making body of representatives that is responsible for making laws

• legislature

• cabinet

• executive

A written plan of government that outlines the fundamental principles and laws of a country or state

• declaration

• treaty

• constitution

The opening statement of a constitution that outlines the document's purpose and guiding principles

• introduction

• preamble

• foreword

The division of governmental responsibilities and power into branches to prevent the concentration of power

• separation of powers

• unitary system

• federalism

What are additions to the Constitution called?

• clauses

• sections

• amendments

We write the bills that become laws.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch