Understanding the Constitution Vocabulary #1 (2025)

To make changes or corrections to laws, procedures or behaviors.

• Amend

• Modify

• Revise

• Alter

Article 2 identifies the requirements and duties of what Branch?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Administrative Branch

The three branches of government are given specific duties and roles, to provide checks and balance to decisions being made for the people. What is this principle called?

• Judicial Review

• Congressional Oversight

• Republicanism

• Separation of powers

Ratify

• To approve or accept

• To reject or deny

• To delay or postpone

• To modify or change

A proposed law presented to congress, where it is discussed and voted on. If ratified or approved by 2/3rd vote, it becomes a law

• A Bill

• A Resolution

• An Amendment

• A Regulation

Power is equal between Federal and State government; this is an example of:

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Power

Fought for by many during the 1960's, They include the right to vote, to a fair trial, to government services, and to a public education

• Civil Rights

• Social Justice

• Economic Equality

• Political Freedom

A Bill is passed by Congress, but the president rejects it.

• veto

• approve

• amend

• ignore

Article 1 of the Constitution deals with the requirements and duties of which Branch of government?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Administrative Branch

How many constitutional amendments are there?

• 25

• 27

• 30

• 22