US Constitution Vocab

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Things that everyone is allowed to have or do legally

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civil rights

Front

A formal discussion of opinions or judgements on a subject

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debate

Front

A group of people with the power to make or change laws

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legislature

Front

To change or add to an official document

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amend

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Government by the people, rule by majority (people vote, whoever gets most votes wins)

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democracy

Front

To give up something that is wanted in order to end a disagreement

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compromise

Front

To choose a person to represent you

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elect

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To approve formally (say ok/yes)

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ratify