Bill of Rights Vocabulary List 1

The school rules prohibit running in the hallways. What does "prohibit" mean?

• Allow

• Forbid

• Encourage

• Suggest

The law was abridged to make it easier to understand. What does "abridge" mean?

• Lengthened

• Shortened

• Rewritten

• Deleted

What is the meaning of "assemble"?

• To come together in a group

• To break apart

• To scatter everywhere

• To replace something

What is a "petition"?

• A. A formal request for action or change

• B. A law passed by the government

• C. A written essay

• D. A casual conversation

Citizens demanded redress after the unfair decision. What does "redress" mean?

• An apology

• A correction or remedy

• A reward

• A punishment

A "grievance" is:

• A. A celebration of success

• B. A statement of happiness

• C. A complaint or protest

• D. A feeling of joy

What is a "militia"?

• A group of civilians trained to act as soldiers in emergencies

• A team of professional athletes

• A political committee

• A class of students

The security guard watched the building all night. What does "security" mean here?

• Protection from danger

• A type of alarm

• A special key

• A financial investment

To "infringe" on someone’s rights means to:

• Protect their rights

• Violate or break their rights

• Support their rights

• Ignore their rights

What does "consent" mean?

• To agree to something

• To argue about a decision

• To refuse an offer

• To make a complaint