The Bill of Rights Vocabulary

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Militia

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In the United States, a militia is a group of armed citizens ready to battle enemies in case of an emergency.

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Important Facts about Militias

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During the first years of the U.S. as a country, the nation was exposed to enemy attacks, such as the British.

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Contemporary Militias

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Militias are groups organized like an army, often unofficial and illegal. They hold ideologies like Neo-Nazism, White Supremacy, and more.

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Contemporary Militias

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Nowadays members of militia groups in the U.S. mainly use AR-15s.

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Pursuant

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Means in agreement with, often used in legal contexts to indicate alignment with a law or request.

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Example of Pursuant

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"Pursuant to the judge's request, we'll provide additional testimony."

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Infamous

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Having a reputation for wrongdoing or criminal activity.

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Example of Infamous

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Richard Nixon shamefully resigned, the presidency of the United States, over his role in the infamous Watergate break-in.

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Ascertained

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To learn or find out something with certainty. Synonyms include determine, discover, or learn. Example: An attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident was made.

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Compulsory

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When a rule or an action is mandatory. Example: It is mandatory for all students to complete their work.