1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.