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5.2.3 Constitution
5.2.3 Constitution and Citizenship Part 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Judicial review | the power of the courts to decide whether actions are lawful |
| Federalist | a person who supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution |
| Anti-Federalist | a person who opposed the passage of the U.S. Constitution |
| Bill of Rights | amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens’ basic rights |
| Amendment | a change or improvement |
| Due Process | a citizen’s right to fair treatment through the judicial system |
| Assemble | Assemble - gather together in one place for a common purpose |
| Bear Arms | carry firearms, such as guns |
| Fundamental Rights | rights are specifically identified in a constitution |
| Petition | a formal written |
| United | joined together for one purpose |
| Republic | a country in which the citizens are entitled to vote and their rights are exercised by representatives chosen by them |
| Citizen | a member of a city, state, or town, who has legal rights and responsibilities request |