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Constitution

Vocabulary

Constitution

A written instrument that contains the rules of a nation

Convention

An assembly of people meeting for a common purpose

Ratify/Ratification

To formally approve

Compromise

To come to an agreement by mutual consent

Bicameral

A legislative body with two chambers

Propose

To suggest or put forward a plan

Central/National/Federal

Relating to political authority or government that controls the nation

Due Process

Fair treatment through the judical system

Seizure

The act of taking possession of a person or property

Supported

To promote the interests or causes

Provision

A measure taken beforehand to deal with a need

Judicial Review

A Constitutional provision that the federal courts to declare laws or acts not legal

Unconstitutional

Not consistent with the Constitution; against the laws

Will of the People

The general will or wishes of the people as a whole

Government Abuse

Misusing or abusing power given to the government; not doing what is required by the law

Stable

Firmly established; not changing

Individual Freedoms/Liberties

Freedoms or liberties given to each person that are outside of government control

Minority/Majority

Smaller of two groups; different from others Larger of the two groups

Republic

Government in which power resides in its citizens who vote

Amendment

A correction or alteration to the Constitution

Bill

A draft of a law presented by the legislative body

Civic Duty

Responsibilities of a citizen; responsibilities people have to their country

Delegate

A representative to a conference

Reserved

Kept aside for future or special use

Veto

Refuse to permit or approve

Confederation

An alliance or league