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A Constitution for the United States

TermDefinition
constitution documents that set out the basic laws, principles, organizations, and processes of government
bill of rights list of freedoms that the government promises to protect.
Articles of Confederation the first American constitution, which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states.
cede to give up or let go.
currency a system of money in use in a country.
Northwest Ordinance a law creating the Northwest Territory, banning slavery there, and guaranteeing the rights of settlers
Shays' Rebellion an uprising of 1786 of more than 1,000 Massachusetts settlers.
Constitutional Convention the convention that gathered in 1787 and produced the U.S. Constitution.
Virginia Plan a plan of government calling for three branches and two legislative houses, each with representation based on population.
New Jersey Plan a plan of government calling for three branches and single legislative house, in which each state would have one vote regardless of population.
compromise a solution in which each side gives up some of its demand to reach an agreement.
Great Compromise a compromise plan calling for three branches and two legislative houses.
Three-fifths Compromise a compromise in which three-fifths of a state's enslaved population would count toward its representation in the House of Representatives.
republic a government in which citizens rule themselves through elected representatives
dictatorship a government in which one person or small group holds complete authority.
Magna Carta An English document enacted in 1215 that limited the powers of the king and guaranteed freedoms to English people.
English Bill of Rights an English document enacted in 1689 that required regular elections to Parliament and expanded the freedoms of English people.
separation of powers the idea that government should be divided into three branches legislative, executive and judicial branch to ensure that no part of government could gain too much power.
ratify to approve
Federalist a supporter of the Constitution who favored a strong federal government.
Antifederalist A person who opposed the Constitution.
Federalist Papers a collection of essays written to explain and defend the Constitution.
amend to change or modify
bill a proposal for a law.
veto to reject or invalidate
override to invalidate by overruling
impeach to bring changes of serious wrongdoing against
Bill of Rights the first ten amendments of the Constitution, which guarantee basic civil liberties.
civil having to do with manner of affecting ordinary citizens or legal matters other than crimes.
constitutional initiative a process by which sponsors of a proposed constitutional amendment collect signatures of supporters and with enough signatures, put the proposal before voters in an election.
infrastructure system of transit lines, roads, bridges, tunnels, and other public structures and equipment.
local government a government responsible for a county, city, town, or special district, such as a school district.
citizen a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protection.
naturalized having completed the official legal process for becoming a citizen as a person born outside the country granting citizenship.
immigrant a person who enters another country in order to settle there.
resident alien a noncitizen living in a country.
civic virtue the willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at a sacrifice.
patriotism a feeling of love and devotion to one's country
jury duty the responsibility to serve on a jury when called.
popular sovereignty government by consent by the governed.
privatize to put private individuals or companies in charge of something.
depression a period where business activities, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises
legacy something received from a predecessor or from the past
ethical following accepted standards for conduct or behavior
civic having to with being a citizen
free enterprise an economic system in which businesses compete freely with little government control
statue a law or rule
compel force
civilian nonmilitary
liberty freedom
infringe to restrict or put limits on
incriminate to give evidence against
responsibility a duty or task one is expected to carry out
respect understanding when something is serious and acting appropriately
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