What is a Constitution?
A set of rules for how a country should be run
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, PA
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Preamble
What are the 3 branches of US Government?
Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch
What is an amendment?
A change or modification
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Make Laws
What does the Executive Branch do?
Enforce/ execute the laws
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interpret/ explain the laws
Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
Separation of Power
idea that government power comes from the people
Popular Sovereignty
to manage or control
regulate
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Checks and Balances
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
Federalism
to reject
veto
