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Chapter 3 Lesson 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Introduction to the Constitution. | Preamble |
| Section of the Constution describing the structure of the government. | Articles |
| Legislative branch | The part of the government that makes laws |
| Executive branch | The part of the government that enforces laws |
| Judicial Branch | The part of government that applies and interprets laws. |
| Amendment | Any chage to the Constution |
| Who has the power of the government according to the Constution? | The people |
| Who makes up the executive branch? | The President, Vice President, and Cabinents |
| Who makes up the legislative branch? | Congress |
| Who makes up the judicial branch? | The Supreme Court |
| What is the higest law in the United States? | The Constution |
| Who is the final authority for interpreting the Constution? | The Supreme Court |
| What is the Bill of Rights? | The first 10 amendments of the Constitution |
| Once an amendment has been proposed, who must approve it? | 3/4ths of the states |
| How many amendments have been made to the Constitution? | 27 |