A change to the Consitution.

The power of government to take private property for public use.

Not sanctioned by law.

One of seven main divisions of the body of the Constitution.

To revoke by legislative enactment.

Relative to a two-house legislative body.

The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions of local, state, and national governments unconstitutional.

A list of items, found in Article I, section 8 of the Constitution, that set forth the authoritative capacity of Congress.

The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

A meeting held for the purpose of proposing and voting on amendments.

Clause in Article I, section 8 of the Constitution that gives Congress the right to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper" to carry out the powers expressed in the other clauses of Article I.

Statement in Article VI and Constitution establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States "shall be the supreme Law of the Land."

A reasonable basis to believe a person or premises are linked to a crime.

Local group of armed citizens.

To formally accuse.

The adding of the Bill of Rights protections into the states through court decisions.