Constitution Vocabulary
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FEDERALISM
THE IDEA THAT POWER IS SPLIT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT.
This picture connects to the definition because the state and national government are cooperating and accepting for the split of the power.
INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY
THE IDEA THAT THE JUDICIAL BRANCH MAKES DECISIONS WITHOUT INFLUENCE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
The raspberry that is alone is a metaphor or illustration of the Independent Judiciary making decisions individual.
Photo by Darwin Bell
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT THAT CREATES LAWS. IT IS LED BY CONGRESS.
This connects because it’s part of a government in the constitution creating laws.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT THAT CARRIES OUT THE LAWS. IT IS LED BY THE PRESIDENT.
The picture shows that the president and the people from the executive branch are carrying out the laws- signing documents.
Photo by The U.S. Army
JUDICIAL BRANCH
THE PART OF GOVERNMENT THAT INTERPRETS LAWS. IT IS LED BY THE SUPREME COURT.
Three people from the judicial branch are explain the laws to the woman. That’s why this picture connects to the definition.
Photo by Irekia
CONSTITUTION
A WRITTEN PLAN OF GOVERNMENT.
This is an example of a letter or document on how the government should be organized or be.
Photo by Jonathan Thorne CC
PREAMBLE
AN INTRODUCTION THAT STATES THE PURPOSE OF A DOCUMENT.
This short paragraph is a introduction of a document.
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ARTICLE
A SECTION OF THE CONSTITUTION.
The picture literally shows an article of the constitution. Also, known as long Paragraph.
BILL OF RIGHTS
THE LAST PART ADDED TO THE CONSTITUTION THAT LISTS ALL THE RIGHTS GIVEN TO US CITIZENS.
This picture shows a section of bill of rights in the constitution.
AMENDMENT
A CHANGE TO THE CONSTITUTION. IT NEEDS TO BE PROPOSED AND APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF US CITIZENS.
This image connects to the definition because the document is being proposed to US citizens.
