What term refers to sections of the constitution that organize how the government is structured?

• A. Articles
• B. Amendments
• C. Preamble
• D. Provisions

Answer: (A)

The sections that organize how the government is structured are called articles. They lay out the framework by describing the different branches, their powers, and how they interact. For example, in the U.S. Constitution, one article establishes the legislative branch, another the executive branch, and another the judicial branch, along with provisions about states and how to amend the document. The preamble states the purpose of the constitution but doesn’t define the government’s structure. Amendments change rights or procedures, not the basic framework. Provisions is a general term and not the standard label for the main structural sections.