Constitutional Structure Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms and definitions related to the Preamble, Constitutional Articles, Amendments, and the Bill of Rights.

Articles

The 7 articles form the Constitution's framework. They establish the structure of the U.S. government and explain how it works.

Legislative

Branch of the government that makes laws

Executive

Branch of the government that has the power to enforce laws

Judicial

Branch of the government that evaluates the laws

supremacy

The condition of having great power or control

ratify

To vote in approval of

amend

To change, alter, or add to

convention

A formal meeting of a group for a particular purpose

propose

To suggest or offer a plan

right

By law, something a person or community can have

enumerate

To count off by number; list

delegate

a person sent to represent others

reserve

to keep back or save for a particular purpose