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constitution Word of the Day Week of August 29-September 2, 2016 constitution (noun) the fundamental law of the United States drafted in Philadelphia in 1787 Sentence: There were 39 delegates who signed the Constitution in 1787.

Bill of Rights Word of the Day Week of August 29-September 2, 2016 Bill of Rights (noun) The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution Sentence: The Bill of Rights guarantees US citizens the freedom of speech, and the freedom to worship.

democracy Word of the Day Week of August 29-September 2, 2016 democracy (noun) a system of government in which power is given to the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives Sentence: Not all countries have a government ruled by democracy. They may have a communist, monarchy, or dictatorship government.

inalienable rights Word of the Day Week of August 29-September 2, 2016 inalienable rights (noun) rights that every human in the US has and cannot be taken away Sentence: When the founding fathers wrote “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness…” they knew they wanted to make these inalienable rights.