Which term denotes a section of words in the constitution?

• A. Common Market
• B. Federal
• C. Electoral College
• D. Clause

Answer: (D)

Think of the constitution as built from small, precise statements that spell out rules and powers. A clause is one of those precise provisions—a specific portion of the text that states a rule or condition. You’ll often hear about named clauses, like the Commerce Clause or the Due Process Clause, which are the exact labeled sections of the document.

The other terms don’t fit this idea of a textual subsection. Common Market refers to a European trade organization, not a part of the U.S. constitutional text. Federal describes a form of government, not a named portion of the document. Electoral College is a voting body, not a textual subdivision.

So the term that denotes a section of words in the constitution is a clause.