| A | B |
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| Preamble | introduction or short statement or purpose |
| article | one of the parts of a written document |
| vest | give a particular authority or right |
| Congress | legislative branch of the United States government it includes the Senate and House of Representatives |
| ambassadors | person appointed by the president to represent the United States in a foriegn country |
| amendment | change or correction made by a certain process |
| majority | greater number or part of something; more than half |
| convention | formal meeting called for a special purpose |
| Prohibition | 21st Amendment that made production and sale of alcoholic beverages illegal |
| militia | organized group of citizens who serve as soldiers during times of state or national emergency |
| express | make known one's thoughts, ideas, or feelings |
| opinion | belief or judgment of an individual or group |
| reveal | to show |
| security | safety |
| assemble | to come together as a group |
| convict | find guilty of a crime |
| indict | accuse or charge with a crime |
| grand jury | group of people who decide if there is enough evidence to conduct a trial |
| evidence | objects and statements gethered and used to judge a person of a crime |
| due process | right to a fair trial according to rules and procedure |
| witness | someone who has seen or heard something |
| civil | having to do with citizens |
| sue | bring legal action against a person to satisfy a claim |
| candidate | person who hopes to be elected to public office |
| civil rights | rights guaranteed to all United States citizens |
| debate | agument or discussion between persons with different views |
| poll tax | tax paid to vote |
