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Constitution Vocabulary

Words from the Civics Unit


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Constitutionthe principles and laws of a nation
amendmentto change something for the better
legislative branchthe law making branch of the government
judicialhaving to do with the court system
executivepresidential branch
filibusterto stall a meeting by constant talking
pledgea promise or agreement
allegianceloyalty to one's country
indivisibleunable to be divided
governmentthe agency that runs a country
treasonbetrayal of your country
trespassto pass through private property
obstructedto block or close
testifyto tell the truth about an event
impartialto be fair
verdictthe decision of a jury
incarcerationto imprison or confine
pluralisticmany different races in one country
Bill of Rightsfreedoms guaranteed by the Constitution
militiavoluntary home guard