| A | B |
| ratify | To agree to something and so make it a law |
| Federalist | A citizen who is in favor of ratifying the Constitution |
| Anti-Federalist | A citizen who was against ratification of the Constitution |
| amendment | An addition or change to the Constitution |
| Bill of Rights | A list of freedoms added to the Constitution as the first ten amendments |
| due process of law | A process that guarantees the right to a fair public trial |
| human rights | Freedoms that all people should have |
| jury | A group of citizens who decide a case in court |
| patriotism | Love of one's country |
| Cabinet | A group of the President's most important advisors |
| political party | A group of people involved in government who try to get others to agree with their ideas and who choose leaders who share the group's points of view |
| campaign | A race for office |