Unit 2: Constitutional Foundations  | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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A change or addition to the Constitution

amendment

15

the first constitution of the United States

Articles of Confederation

10

The first ten amendments to the Constitution

Bill of Rights

5

Member of a political society who therefore owes loyalty to and is entitled to protection by and from the government.

citizen

20

Agreement by the people to set up and live under a government.

consent of the governed

15

a written form of government containing the fundamental rules of a country

Constitution

10

Form of government in which political control is exercised by all the people, either directly or through their elected representatives.

Democracy

25

means peace and quiet at home—at home in America, as opposed to in other nations.

Domestic Tranquility

20

The right of every citizen to be protected against arbitrary action by the government.

due process of law

25

To choose by voting

elect

10

Freedom of people to gather together in public.

freedom of assembly

15

The right to present requests to the government without punishment.

Freedom of Petition

20

Freedom to print or publish without government interference.

Freedom of the press

20

The right to practice whatever religion one chooses.

Freedom of Religion

15

Freedom to express oneself, either verbally or non-verbally, that is, symbolically.

Freedom of speech

20

Rights and privileges considered essential by the general society.

Fundamental Rights

25