1. constitution Word of the Day
Week of September 18, 2017
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 September 18, 2017
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 September 18, 2017
democracy
(noun) a system of government in which power is given to the people, who rule 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 September 18, 2017
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.