1. Constitution Vocabulary 2017-2018
Preamble
Self Government
Document that creates our nations government
The first paragraph of the Constitution. It explains what the constitution is meant to do and describes the purpose of the new Government.
The idea that people directly control the Government

2. Constitution Vocabulary 2017-2018
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
The law-making body of our government responsible for turning citizens wants or needs into laws.
The branch in our government that executes or carries out laws. The President is the head of the executive branch.
This branch is headed by the supreme court and it interprets the laws.

3. Constitution Vocabulary 2017-2018
Representative Democracy
Amendment
Ratify
Bill of Rights
Federalism
Citizens elect people to represent their needs and concerns in government.
A change or addition to our Constitution.
To make an amendment official and part of the constitution.
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
The ideal that the national government shares power with the state government. Article 6 says the Federal government is the supreme law of the land.

4. First 10 Amendments Constitution 2017-2018
Bill of Rights
Freedom they provide
Amendment I
Amendment II
Amendment III
Freedom of religion, speech, press
Assemble peacefully and petition the government.
Protects the right to have a regulated state militia and right to bear arms.
The government can’t require citizens to house soldiers during peace time.

5. First 10 Amendments Constitution 2017-2018
Amendment VI
Amendment V
Amendment VII
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
Declares no one can be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
Guarantees the right to trial by jury in criminal cases.
Guarantees the right to trial by jury in most civil cases.

6. First 10 Amendments Constitution 2017-2018
Amendment VIII
Amendment XI
Amendment X
Prohibits excessive Bail, Fines or punishments.
The rights not mentioned in the constitution belong to the people.
The powers not given to the national government belong to the state government and the people