Constitution Vocabulary

Front

Written rules that set up the structure of the government.

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Constitution

Front

Relating to the national or central government in which power is in one place.

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Federal

Front

Having two houses in a legislative (law-making) body.

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Bicameral

Front

A loosely united group of states that each agree to govern themselves.

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Confederation

Front

To approve or give formal agreement.

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Ratify

Front

To reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

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Veto

Front

The act of changing a legal document / A change or addition to a legal document

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Amend / Amendment

Front

Fair treatment through the judicial system where the government must follow certain steps in order to take away a citizen’s rights.

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Due Process

Front

Powers not granted to the federal government in the Constitution are granted to the states.

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Federalism

Front

The government’s power is restricted by law.

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Limited Government