A More Perfect Union Unit 5 - Vocabulary

❖ grievance - a complaint ❖ principle - a fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a system of beliefs ❖ philosophy - a particular system of thought

Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition and speech Amendment 1:

❖ restricted - limited ❖ abusive - violent and cruel ❖ distribution - the action of sharing something ❖ abolish - to formally end something

The right to bear arms. Amendment 2:

❖ delegate - a person who represents others ❖ consent - giving permission for something to happen ❖ article - a piece of writing

No quartering of soldiers Amendment 3:

❖ legislation - laws ❖ federalism - distribution of power between the federal government and the states ★ republicanism - philosophy of limited government; elected representatives serve the will of the people.

No illegal search or seizure Amendment 4:

❖ popular sovereignty - political power is in the hands of the people ❖ confirm -to establish the truth of correctness ❖ appointed - to assign a job or role ❖ ratify - to approve

rights of the accused Amendment 5:

❖ Judicial Review - The Supreme Court has the authority to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. ❖ Judicial Branch - Interprets the laws ❖ Executive Branch - Enforces the laws ❖ Legislative Branch - Makes the laws

right to a speedy trial Amendment 6:

❖ amend - to change ❖ establish - to start ❖ propose - to make an offer

right to a trial by jury Amendment 7:

❖ interpret - to explain the meaning of something ❖ authority - the power to give orders

No cruel and unusual punishment Amendment 8:

People have more rights than the ones listed in the Bill of Rights. Amendment 9:

Rights that belong to the state. Amendment 10: