A | B |
Preamble | an introduction to a document such as a constitution, explaining its purpose |
Divine right | a right or responsibility given by a divine being or deity that is therefore beyond question by humanity |
Unaliebanle | incapable of being taken away or transferred to another |
Constitutional convention | a special meeting held to draw up a new constitution |
Ievy | to impose or collect (a tax) |
Veto | the right (of a president) to reject a piece of legislation |
Posterity | future generations |
Autonomy | the quality or state of being self-governing |
Ratify | to formally confirm or approve, as of a treaty or a constitutional amendment |
Amendmet | a formal alteration to a document such as a constitution or a law |
Quartering | providing living quarters for soldiers |
Indictment | a written statement charging someone with a crime or other offense, drawn up by a prosecuting attorney and presented by a grand jury |
Enumerate | to list, or to specify individually |