Constitution Top 25

2. of Representatives – The part of Congress where the number of members depends on state population.
4. Branch – The branch that makes laws (Congress).
5. – The part of Congress where each state has two members.
6. of Powers – The division of government into three branches (legislative, executive, judicial).
8. Review – The power of the courts to decide if laws follow the Constitution.
11. – To officially approve something, such as a law or amendment.
13. – A system where power is shared between national and state governments.
15. – Freedoms or powers that people are entitled to by law.
17. and Balances – A system that lets each branch limit the power of the others.
20. – A government where people elect representatives to make decisions for them.
21. Branch – The branch that enforces laws (President and agencies).
22. Powers – Powers specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government.
23. – A proposed law that Congress debates and votes on.
24. – The lawmaking body made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.

1. Process – Fair treatment through the normal system of justice.
3. – The power or authority to govern oneself.
7. Sovereignty – The idea that government power comes from the people.
9. – Freedom to act, speak, or think without unnecessary government control.
10. Branch – The branch that interprets laws (courts).
12. – A change or addition made to the Constitution.
14. – The introduction that explains the purpose of the Constitution.
16. Powers – Powers kept by the states or the people, not given to the federal government.
17. – The written plan that outlines how the U.S. government works.
18. Clause – The rule that the Constitution is the highest law in the land.
19. – The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress.