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Constitution Vocabulary

Match the term to its definition.

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Which branch MAKES the laws?The Legislative Branch
Which Branch enforces the laws?The Executive Branch
Which branch decides if a law is constitutional?The Judicial Branch
What is another word for the House and the Senate?Congress
How many members are in the House?435
What is a plan for government called?The U.S. Constitution
This is what we call the first 10 amendmentsThe Bill of Rights
This concept allows each branch of govt. to have some control over the othersThe Checks and Balances System
Which house of Congress is filled with representative based on the population of each stateHouse of Representatives
Which house of Congress is filled with 2 representatives from each state?Senate House
What word means that power is shared between LEVELS of government?Federal Government
Which branch of government consists of the court system?Executive Branch
Where are the goals listed in the Constitution?The Preamble
How many members are in the Senate?100
What is it called when the President DOES NOT sign a bill?A veto
Name the four of the five freedoms given to us in the First Amendment.The Freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?The President
How old must a person be to run for the Presidency?35 years old
How old is our Constitution226
How long is a Senators term in office?six (6)


Goodrich Middle School
Lincoln, NE

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