Constitution Vocabulary Constitution A written instrument that - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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