What Does the Constitution do?

branch

a part of something, usually of the government or an organization

federal

national; related to the entire country

executive

related to enforcing laws or making sure that people follow laws; related to the U.S. president

judicial

related to interpreting the laws (deciding what laws mean) and deciding who has broken a law

legislative

related to making laws

check

to control; to monitor or observe something to make sure that it is done correctly

define

to explain; to say what something is or what something means

balance

to make or keep things equal, so that no part is stronger, bigger, or more powerful than another part

guarantee

to promise and protect something; to make sure that something happens