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
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