United States Constitution Study Guide

A list of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the United States Constitution.

Secretary of the Treasury

Responsible for the printing of money.

Attorney General

Chief legal officer.

Secretary of State

Engages in affairs with foreign countries.

Secretary of Labor

Enacts legislation for worker safety.

Secretary of Homeland Security

Helps prevent terrorist attacks.

Secretary of Agriculture

Promotes legislation to help farmers.

Secretary of the Interior

Manages the natural resources of our country.

Legislative Branch

Makes the country's laws.

Executive Branch

Enforces the laws.

Judicial Branch

Interprets the laws and administers justice.

Elastic Clause

Gives Congress broad powers to make laws about new and unexpected situations.

Preamble of the Constitution

The introduction that starts with 'We the People of the United States…'

Impeachment

A check on presidential power.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

Federalism

The idea that the federal government shares powers with state and local governments.

Declaration of Independence

A document that states unalienable rights: life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

Constitutional Convention

Meeting where the U.S. Constitution was drafted.

Judicial Review

The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms.

Natural-born citizen

A requirement to become President of the United States.

Great Compromise

The agreement that established a two-house legislature.

Electoral College

The group that formally elects the President and Vice President.