The Constitution
This document created the structure of the U.S. government and placed limits on its powers.
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What is the U.S. Constitution?
This branch of government is responsible for making the laws.
What is the Legislative Branch?
Congress is described as bicameral, meaning it has these two parts.
What are the Senate and the House of Representatives?
This system allows national and state governments to share power.
What is federalism?
This constitutional principle requires the government to treat individuals fairly under the law.
What is due process?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known by this name.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This branch of government interprets the laws and includes the court system.
What is the Judicial Branch?
Members of the House of Representatives serve this length of term.
What is two years?
These are powers that are shared by both state and federal governments.
What are shared powers?
This constitutional protection prevents the government from treating people differently without a legitimate reason.
What is equal protection of the law?