Constitution Vocabulary

Front

Sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid

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Ratify

Front

The introductory part of a statute or deed, stating its purpose, aims, and justification

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Preamble

Front

The procedures that the government must follow before it deprives an individual of life, liberty, or property.

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Due Process

Front

To disagree with a principle or plan

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Opposed

Front

Suddenly and firmly hold someone; take something using official power and force; gain control in a situation

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Seize

Front

States more or less permanently united for common purposes.

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Confederation

Front

A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

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Delegate

Front

Political powers granted to the United States government that aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution.

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Implied powers

Front

Goes against the guidelines of the U.S. Constitution

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Unconstitutional

Front

A clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation

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Provision/Proviso